North Battleford to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

886.1 miles 1426 km · straight line
1054.9 miles actual route 1697.7 km · driving distance
21h 25min estimated drive time
CAD 171 - CAD 211 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is North Battleford from Thunder Bay?

The distance from North Battleford to Thunder Bay is 886.1 miles (1426 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located ESE of North Battleford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1054.9 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in Canada — North Battleford 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 North Battleford 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 North Battleford to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 25min CAD 171 - CAD 211 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 42min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 51min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Battleford & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

North Battleford
52.78°N, 108.30°W
America/Regina
526m 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 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM