Red Wing to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.6 miles 493.5 km · straight line
383.3 miles estimated 616.9 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Red Wing from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Red Wing to Thunder Bay is 306.6 miles (493.5 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NNE of Red Wing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.3 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Red Wing is in Minnesota, 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Red Wing & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Red Wing
44.56°N, 92.53°W
America/Chicago
226m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients