Sherbrooke to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

842.6 miles 1356.1 km · straight line
1075.2 miles actual route 1730.3 km · driving distance
24h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 174 - CAD 215 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sherbrooke from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Sherbrooke to Thunder Bay is 842.6 miles (1356.1 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Sherbrooke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.2 miles, taking about 24h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in Canada — Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 47min CAD 174 - CAD 215 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 44min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~32h 13min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sherbrooke & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Sherbrooke
45.40°N, 71.90°W
America/Toronto
175m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM