Saskatoon to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

809.8 miles 1303.2 km · straight line
969.8 miles actual route 1560.8 km · driving distance
19h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 157 - CAD 194 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Saskatoon from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Saskatoon to Thunder Bay is 809.8 miles (1303.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located ESE of Saskatoon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969.8 miles, taking about 19h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in Canada — Saskatoon in Saskatchewan 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 47min CAD 157 - CAD 194 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 44min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 43min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saskatoon & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Saskatoon
52.13°N, 106.67°W
America/Regina
482m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM