How Long Does It Take to Walk a Mile?
Most adults walk at about 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h), so a mile takes about 20 minutes and a kilometer about 12 minutes. A brisk walk of 3.5 to 4 mph cuts a mile to 15 to 17 minutes, while a relaxed stroll at 2 mph takes 30 minutes. Your real time also depends on hills, terrain, traffic lights and how often you stop. Enter any distance above, in miles, kilometers or steps, to see how long your walk will take.
Walking Time Chart
| Distance | 2 mph | 3 mph | 3.5 mph | 4 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 30 min | 20 min | 17 min | 15 min |
| 2 miles | 1 h 0 min | 40 min | 34 min | 30 min |
| 5 km | 1 h 33 min | 1 h 2 min | 53 min | 47 min |
| 3 miles | 1 h 30 min | 1 h 0 min | 51 min | 45 min |
| 5 miles | 2 h 30 min | 1 h 40 min | 1 h 26 min | 1 h 15 min |
| 10 km | 3 h 6 min | 2 h 4 min | 1 h 47 min | 1 h 33 min |
| 10 miles | 5 h 0 min | 3 h 20 min | 2 h 51 min | 2 h 30 min |
| Half marathon | 6 h 33 min | 4 h 22 min | 3 h 45 min | 3 h 17 min |
| Marathon | 13 h 7 min | 8 h 44 min | 7 h 29 min | 6 h 33 min |
Steps to Miles: How Many Steps in a Mile?
The number of steps in a mile depends on your stride. A common estimate is that your step length is about 41% of your height. Most people take roughly 2,000 to 2,500 steps per mile, so 10,000 steps is usually about 4 to 5 miles (6.5 to 8 km). Choose Steps as the unit above to convert your step count into distance and walking time for your height.
| Height | Steps per mile | 10,000 steps |
|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ (147 cm) | 2,640 | 3.8 mi |
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 2,550 | 3.9 mi |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 2,430 | 4.1 mi |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 2,320 | 4.3 mi |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 2,220 | 4.5 mi |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 2,130 | 4.7 mi |
| 6′3″ (190 cm) | 2,040 | 4.9 mi |
For a more accurate number, walk a measured distance such as a running track lap (400 m) and count your steps.
Walking Pace Guide
- Leisurely (about 2 mph): a relaxed stroll where conversation is easy.
- Average (about 3 mph): a normal everyday pace.
- Brisk (3.5 to 4 mph): breathing faster but still able to talk. This is the moderate-intensity pace used in most exercise guidelines.
- Power walking (4.5 mph and up): close to the speed where running starts to feel more natural.
Training for a timed race or a run? Try the pace calculator or time your walk with the stopwatch.
