Thunder Bay to Toronto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.4 miles 924.4 km · straight line
802.3 miles actual route 1291.2 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 130 - CAD 160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Thunder Bay from Toronto?

The distance from Thunder Bay to Toronto is 574.4 miles (924.4 km) as the crow flies. Toronto is located ESE of Thunder Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.3 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in Canada.

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 Thunder Bay and Toronto. 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 Thunder Bay to Toronto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min CAD 130 - CAD 160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Thunder Bay & Toronto

Quick Facts

Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
Toronto
43.65°N, 79.38°W
America/Toronto
76m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM