Thunder Bay to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.2 miles 867.8 km · straight line
918 miles actual route 1477.3 km · driving distance
18h 43min estimated drive time
CAD 149 - CAD 183 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Thunder Bay from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Thunder Bay to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 539.2 miles (867.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located SE of Thunder Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 918 miles, taking about 18h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 43min CAD 149 - CAD 183 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 28min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 20min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Thunder Bay & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM