Driving from Toronto to Thunder Bay: Route and Direction

Toronto → Thunder Bay by Car

Take Highway 17 North (Trans-Canada Highway) the entire way.

• Distance: ~1,400 km (870 miles).
• Time: ~13 hours non-stop.
• Major Stops: Sudbury → Sault Ste. Marie → Nipigon → Thunder Bay.

Highway 17 is a two-lane road for long stretches; plan for fuel, food, and rest stops. Winter driving requires preparation for snow and ice.