Route from Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon

Distance from Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon

The straight-line distance between Chicoutimi-Nord and Thessalon is 970.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1097 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 11 min.

Trip cost and route type: Chicoutimi-Nord – Thessalon

Driving directions from Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon

The map shows the locations of Chicoutimi-Nord (A) and Thessalon (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 Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon

Real distance: 1,430.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 19 h 50 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Beaupré. 212 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Cabot. 167 m
3. → Turn right onto Rue Delisle. 750 m
4. • Keep left to take Rue des Champs. 369 m
5. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Sainte-Geneviève/172. 6.6 km
6. → Turn right to take the 70 Ouest ramp toward Alma/Jonquière. 45.1 km
7. ← Turn left onto Route d'Hébertville/169/170. 760 m
8. • Bear right onto 4e Rang Ouest/170. Continue on 170. 8.6 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rue du Pont/170. 67.8 km
10. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Félicien. 5.5 km
11. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Jardin/167. 211.8 km
12. ← Turn left onto Route 113/113. 328.3 km
13. ← Turn left onto 3e Rue Ouest/113. 489 m
14. → Turn right onto 10e Avenue/113. 173 m
15. ← Turn left onto 4e Rue Ouest/113. 356 m
16. → Turn right onto 7e Avenue/113. Continue on 113. 36.3 km
17. • Bear right onto 117/3e Avenue Est. 28.4 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
19. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
20. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
21. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
22. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
23. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
24. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 98.6 km
26. → Turn right onto Rue Ontario. 24.9 km
27. → Turn right onto Highway 65/65. 835 m
28. ← Turn left onto 11/65/Highway 11/65. Continue on 11. 97.8 km
29. → Turn right onto Highway 64/64. 54.0 km
30. → Turn right onto 17/Highway 17. 61.7 km
31. ← Turn left to stay on 17. 14.0 km
32. • Keep left to take 17/Southwest By-Pass. 407 m
33. • Keep left to stay on 17. 214.6 km
34. ← Turn left onto Government Road. 696 m
35. → Turn right onto Main Street/17B. 361 m
36. ← Turn left onto Huron Street East. 348 m
37. • Bear left onto Algoma Street. 155 m
38. Show all 37 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Chicoutimi-Nord – Thessalon

Indicative estimates based on ~1097 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 Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon

The straight-line distance between Chicoutimi-Nord (Quebec) and Thessalon (Ontario) is about 970.5 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: Chicoutimi-Nord – Thessalon

Driving directions from Chicoutimi-Nord to Thessalon: estimated road distance 1097 km, indicative time about 12 h 11 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Ontario — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Chicoutimi-Nord (Quebec) — coordinates 48.4500° N, -71.0667° E. The destination is Thessalon (Ontario), at 46.2500° N, -83.5500° E.

Practical tips for the Chicoutimi-Nord – Thessalon drive

Terrain along the way

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

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 1097 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 Chicoutimi-Nord – Thessalon route

These cities are near the direct route between Chicoutimi-Nord and Thessalon. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Chicoutimi-Nord → Kitcisakik · Chicoutimi-Nord → Val-d’Or · Chicoutimi-Nord → Winneway

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