Thunder Bay to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.5 miles 597.9 km · straight line
436.8 miles actual route 702.9 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
CAD 71 - CAD 87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Thunder Bay from Winnipeg?

The distance from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is 371.5 miles (597.9 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located WNW of Thunder Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.8 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in Canada — Thunder Bay in Ontario and Winnipeg in Manitoba.

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 Thunder Bay and Winnipeg. 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 Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min CAD 71 - CAD 87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Thunder Bay & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM