Route from Lachute to Thunder Bay

Distance from Lachute to Thunder Bay

The straight-line distance between Lachute and Thunder Bay is 1168.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1321 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lachute – Thunder Bay

Driving directions from Lachute to Thunder Bay

The map shows the locations of Lachute (A) and Thunder Bay (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 Lachute to Thunder Bay

Real distance: 1,575.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 20 h 48 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Elizabeth. 215 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Henry. 260 m
3. ← Turn left onto Avenue Bethany. 563 m
4. → Turn right onto Rue Principale/148/158. Continue on 148/158. 3.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Route 329/329. 38.1 km
6. ← Turn left onto Chemin de la Rivière-à-Simon. 3.0 km
7. → Turn right onto Chemin du Mont-Gabriel. 101 m
8. ← Turn left to take the 15 Nord ramp toward Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. 50.0 km
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
12. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
15. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
17. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
18. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
19. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
21. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
22. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
23. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 114.0 km
24. ← Turn left onto Harbour Expressway. 3.1 km
25. → Turn right onto Memorial Avenue. 2.8 km
26. → Turn right. 46 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lachute – Thunder Bay

Indicative estimates based on ~1321 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 Lachute to Thunder Bay

The straight-line distance between Lachute (Quebec) and Thunder Bay (Ontario) is about 1168.6 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: Lachute – Thunder Bay

The distance from Lachute to Thunder Bay is estimated at 1321 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 1168.6 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Ontario. 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 Lachute (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6500° N, -74.3333° E. The destination is Thunder Bay (Ontario), at 48.3822° N, -89.2461° E.

Practical tips for the Lachute – Thunder Bay drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Thunder Bay in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Chelmsford (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 1321 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 Lachute – Thunder Bay route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Lachute → Chelmsford · Lachute → Capreol · Lachute → Lively

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