Thunder Bay to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

237.1 miles 381.6 km · straight line
296.4 miles estimated 477 km · driving distance
5h 58min estimated drive time
CAD 48 - CAD 59 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Thunder Bay from Wausau?

The distance from Thunder Bay to Wausau is 237.1 miles (381.6 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located S of Thunder Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 296.4 miles, taking about 5h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Thunder Bay is in Ontario, Canada, while Wausau is in Wisconsin, United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Thunder Bay and Wausau. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 58min CAD 48 - CAD 59 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 10min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 40min $36–$104* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Thunder Bay & Wausau

Quick Facts

Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
Wausau
44.96°N, 89.63°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 79 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients