Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Thunder Bay?
The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 670.5 miles (1079.1 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.9 miles, taking about 20h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. 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. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay
Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay
- 1265 mi
- 2191 mi
- 3268 mi
- 483 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator