Montreal to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Montreal from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Montreal to Thunder Bay is 764.5 miles (1230.3 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 986.6 miles, taking about 22h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal in Quebec and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

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 Montreal 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.