Canada Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Ottawa → Thunder Bay
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Canada fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Ottawa to Thunder Bay can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly CAD 11,318 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: Ottawa to Thunder Bay
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For delivery planning, with 17h 16m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 21, 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | CAD 51 | CAD 257 | CAD 514 | CAD 1,132 |
Car / SUV Regular | CAD 171 | CAD 857 | CAD 1,715 | CAD 3,773 |
Van / MPV Diesel | CAD 240 | CAD 1,201 | CAD 2,402 | CAD 5,283 |
Lorry Diesel | CAD 432 | CAD 2,161 | CAD 4,323 | CAD 9,510 |
Add CAD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | CAD 51.44 | CAD 57.92 | — | CAD 51.44 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | CAD 171.48 | CAD 193.06 | — | CAD 171.48 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | CAD 228.64 | — | CAD 240.15 | CAD 240.15 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | CAD 432.27 | CAD 432.27 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Canada
NRCan transportation fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 21, 2026. Prices are sourced from NRCan transportation fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Ottawa to Thunder Bay
How far is Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
The highway distance from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is approximately 1295 km. The estimated driving time is 17h 16m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
Plan for roughly 17h 16m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 17h 16m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.
How much petrol does a car use from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 107.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (CAD 1.59/L), that costs CAD 171.48.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 259.0 litres of diesel for this route. At CAD 1.67/L, the fuel cost is CAD 432.27 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately CAD 0.00. Canadian tolls are corridor-, bridge-, tunnel-, and ferry-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to federal toll references and bridge notices.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 32.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's CAD 51.44, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 143.9 litres, costing CAD 240.15 in fuel. Add the CAD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately CAD 240.15.
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