Route from Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay

Distance from Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay

The straight-line distance between Laval-Ouest and Thunder Bay is 1206.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1363 km, with an indicative drive time of 15 h 9 min.

Trip cost and route type: Laval-Ouest – Thunder Bay

Driving directions from Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay

The map shows the locations of Laval-Ouest (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 Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay

Real distance: 1,589.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 21 h 8 min

1. • Drive northwest on Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé/Arthur-Sauvé Boulevard/148. Continue on Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé/148. 6.7 km
2. → Turn right onto Montée du Domaine. 1.5 km
3. → Turn right onto Montée Godin. 504 m
4. ← Turn left onto 25e Avenue. 1.0 km
5. → Turn right onto Chemin du Chicot Nord. 2.3 km
6. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Côte-Nord. 3.3 km
7. ← Turn left onto Rang Sainte-Henriette. 5.9 km
8. → Turn right onto Chemin Charles. 4.1 km
9. ← Turn left onto Chemin Victor. 124 m
10. → Turn right onto Rue Victor. 352 m
11. ← Turn left to take the ramp toward Mirabel/Sainte-Monique/Saint-Janvier. 13.5 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 15/Autoroute des Laurentides. 69.7 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
19. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
20. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
21. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
22. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
23. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
25. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
26. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
27. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 114.0 km
28. ← Turn left onto Harbour Expressway. 3.1 km
29. → Turn right onto Memorial Avenue. 2.8 km
30. → Turn right. 46 m
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Laval-Ouest – Thunder Bay

Indicative estimates based on ~1363 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 Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay

The straight-line distance between Laval-Ouest (Quebec) and Thunder Bay (Ontario) is about 1206.5 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: Laval-Ouest – Thunder Bay

The route from Laval-Ouest to Thunder Bay connects Quebec to Ontario. The straight-line distance is about 1206.5 km, with an estimated road distance of 1363 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Laval-Ouest (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5500° N, -73.8667° E. The destination is Thunder Bay (Ontario), at 48.3822° N, -89.2461° E.

Practical tips for the Laval-Ouest – 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 1363 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 Laval-Ouest – Thunder Bay route

These cities are near the direct route between Laval-Ouest and Thunder Bay. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Laval-Ouest → Chelmsford · Laval-Ouest → Capreol · Laval-Ouest → Lively

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