Moose Jaw to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

744 miles 1197.4 km · straight line
853.4 miles actual route 1373.4 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
CAD 138 - CAD 170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Moose Jaw from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Moose Jaw to Thunder Bay is 744 miles (1197.4 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located E of Moose Jaw. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.4 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in Canada — Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min CAD 138 - CAD 170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moose Jaw & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Moose Jaw
50.40°N, 105.53°W
America/Regina
552m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM