Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Thunder Bay?
The distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay is 263.2 miles (423.6 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Sault Ste. Marie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.6 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in 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. 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
- You could travel this distance about 94.6 times to circle the Earth's equator