Milton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.9 miles 902.7 km · straight line
935.3 miles actual route 1505.3 km · driving distance
18h 59min estimated drive time
CAD 152 - CAD 187 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Milton, Ontario, Canada from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Milton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 560.9 miles (902.7 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Milton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935.3 miles, taking about 18h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milton, Ontario, Canada and Thunder Bay. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Milton, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 59min CAD 152 - CAD 187 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 47min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 41min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milton, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Milton, Ontario, Canada
43.52°N, 79.88°W
America/Toronto
195m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM