Orillia to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.6 miles 860.3 km · straight line
728.5 miles actual route 1172.4 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
CAD 118 - CAD 145 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Orillia from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Orillia to Thunder Bay is 534.6 miles (860.3 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Orillia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.5 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Orillia 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 Orillia to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min CAD 118 - CAD 145 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Orillia & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Orillia
44.61°N, 79.42°W
America/Toronto
232m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM