Canada Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Thunder Bay Vancouver

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Thunder Bay to Vancouver? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Canada fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    2953
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    39h 22m
    highway est.
    Toll
    CAD 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    73.8 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 117.31
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 117.31
    Round trip fuelCAD 234.62
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 234.62
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 117.31
    Premium: CAD 132.07
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    246.1 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 391.03
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 391.03
    Round trip fuelCAD 782.05
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 782.05
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 391.03
    Premium: CAD 440.24
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    328.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 547.62
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 547.62
    Round trip fuelCAD 1095.23
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 1095.23
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 521.37
    Diesel: CAD 547.62
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    590.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 985.71
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 985.71
    Round trip fuelCAD 1971.42
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 1971.42
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    CAD 117CAD 587CAD 1,173CAD 2,581
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    CAD 391CAD 1,955CAD 3,910CAD 8,603
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    CAD 548CAD 2,738CAD 5,476CAD 12,048
    Lorry
    Diesel
    CAD 986CAD 4,929CAD 9,857CAD 21,686

    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.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularPremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40CAD 117.31CAD 132.07CAD 117.31
    Car / SUV12CAD 391.03CAD 440.24CAD 391.03
    Van / MPV9CAD 521.37CAD 547.62CAD 547.62
    Lorry5CAD 985.71CAD 985.71

    "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

    Standard unleaded
    CAD 1.59
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane gasoline
    CAD 1.79
    Premium
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    On-road diesel
    CAD 1.67
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: May 21, 2026. Prices are sourced from NRCan transportation fuel prices.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    CAD 391.03
    22 trips/month
    CAD 8,603
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Thunder Bay to Vancouver

    How far is Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

    The highway distance from Thunder Bay to Vancouver is approximately 2953 km. The estimated driving time is 39h 22m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 246.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (CAD 1.59/L), that costs CAD 391.03.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 590.6 litres of diesel for this route. At CAD 1.67/L, the fuel cost is CAD 985.71 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

    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 Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 73.8 litres. At today's Regular price, that's CAD 117.31, 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 328.1 litres, costing CAD 547.62 in fuel. Add the CAD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately CAD 547.62.

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