Petawawa to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.4 miles 945.3 km · straight line
757.8 miles actual route 1219.5 km · driving distance
18h 38min estimated drive time
CAD 123 - CAD 151 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Petawawa from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Petawawa to Thunder Bay is 587.4 miles (945.3 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Petawawa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.8 miles, taking about 18h 38min. 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 Petawawa 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 Petawawa to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 38min CAD 123 - CAD 151 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 22min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~24h 13min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petawawa & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Petawawa
45.89°N, 77.28°W
America/Toronto
143m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM