Oshkosh to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.9 miles 487.4 km · straight line
378.6 miles estimated 609.3 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Oshkosh from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Oshkosh to Thunder Bay is 302.9 miles (487.4 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located N of Oshkosh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.6 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Oshkosh 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. 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 Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oshkosh & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Oshkosh
44.02°N, 88.54°W
America/Chicago
234m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients