Route from Thunder Bay to Jonquière

Distance from Thunder Bay to Jonquière

The straight-line distance between Thunder Bay and Jonquière is 1325.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1498 km, with an indicative drive time of 16 h 39 min.

Trip cost and route type: Thunder Bay – Jonquière

Driving directions from Thunder Bay to Jonquière

The map shows the locations of Thunder Bay (A) and Jonquière (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Thunder Bay to Jonquière

Real distance: 1,792.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 23 h 44 min

1. • Drive east. 46 m
2. ← Turn left onto May Street South. 2.0 km
3. • Bear right onto Memorial Avenue. 762 m
4. ← Turn left onto Harbour Expressway. 2.8 km
5. • Bear right toward Cochrane/Sault Ste. Marie. 114.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 613.4 km
7. • Take the 11 exit toward Iroquois Falls/North Bay. 107 m
8. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 79.3 km
9. ← Turn left onto Fourth Avenue/101. 96.2 km
10. → Turn right onto Route 393/393. Continue on 393. 15.7 km
11. → Turn right onto Route 101/101. Continue on 101. 18.7 km
12. ← Turn left onto Route D'Aiguebelle. 46.8 km
13. ← Turn left onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 43.1 km
14. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 34 m
15. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 23.7 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/3e Avenue Est. 28.4 km
18. ← Turn left onto Route 113/113. Continue on 113. 36.4 km
19. ← Turn left onto 4e Rue Ouest/113. 356 m
20. → Turn right onto 10e Avenue/113. 173 m
21. ← Turn left onto 3e Rue Ouest/113. 489 m
22. → Turn right onto 14e Avenue/113. 297.5 km
23. • Make a left U-turn onto Boulevard Springer/113. 1.6 km
24. • Make a left U-turn to stay on 113. 32.3 km
25. → Turn right onto Route 167 Sud. 211.8 km
26. → Turn right onto Rang Double. 5.4 km
27. → Turn right onto Route 169/169. 67.8 km
28. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Route 170/170. 29 m
29. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Route 170/170. Continue on 170. 8.6 km
30. • Make a left U-turn. 61 m
31. • Bear right onto Route d'Hébertville/169/170. 575 m
32. • Bear right to stay on 170. 25.3 km
33. • Take exit 26 onto 170 Est toward Boulevard du Royaume Est/Chemin St-Benoit. 5.5 km
34. • Keep right to take Boulevard Harvey. 2.2 km
35. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Dominique. 423 m
36. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Cécile. 130 m
37. Show all 36 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Thunder Bay – Jonquière

Indicative estimates based on ~1498 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Thunder Bay to Jonquière

The straight-line distance between Thunder Bay (Ontario) and Jonquière (Quebec) is about 1325.5 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Thunder Bay – Jonquière

The distance from Thunder Bay to Jonquière is estimated at 1498 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1325.5 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Ontario to Quebec. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Thunder Bay (Ontario) — coordinates 48.3822° N, -89.2461° E. The destination is Jonquière (Quebec), at 48.4167° N, -71.2500° E.

Practical tips for the Thunder Bay – Jonquière drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Jonquière in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Englehart (Ontario).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 1498 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Thunder Bay – Jonquière route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Thunder Bay → Englehart · Thunder Bay → Timmins · Thunder Bay → Amulet

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