Onalaska to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

324.9 miles 522.9 km · straight line
389.9 miles estimated 627.5 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Onalaska from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Onalaska to Thunder Bay is 324.9 miles (522.9 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NNE of Onalaska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.9 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Onalaska is in Wisconsin, United States, while Thunder Bay is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Onalaska and Thunder Bay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Onalaska to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Onalaska & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Onalaska
43.88°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
216m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients