Quebec City to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

845.4 miles 1360.6 km · straight line
1133.3 miles actual route 1823.8 km · driving distance
25h 49min estimated drive time
CAD 184 - CAD 226 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Quebec City to Thunder Bay is 845.4 miles (1360.6 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.3 miles, taking about 25h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in Canada — Quebec City in Quebec and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

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 Quebec City 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 Quebec City to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 49min CAD 184 - CAD 226 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 59min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~33h 34min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM