Owen Sound to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.5 miles 763.7 km · straight line
790.9 miles actual route 1272.9 km · driving distance
19h 30min estimated drive time
CAD 128 - CAD 158 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Owen Sound from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Owen Sound to Thunder Bay is 474.5 miles (763.7 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Owen Sound. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.9 miles, taking about 19h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. 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 Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 30min CAD 128 - CAD 158 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 24min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Owen Sound & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Owen Sound
44.57°N, 80.94°W
America/Toronto
180m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM