Oshawa to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.5 miles 942.2 km · straight line
794 miles actual route 1277.8 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
CAD 129 - CAD 158 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Oshawa from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Oshawa to Thunder Bay is 585.5 miles (942.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Oshawa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min CAD 129 - CAD 158 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oshawa & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM