Walking time calculator
A mile takes about 20 minutes at 3 mph, 15 minutes at a brisk 4 mph. Solve for time, distance or speed.
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How long to walk common distances
| Pace | Speed | 1 mile | 1 km | 5K | 5 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow / strolling | 2 mph | 30 min | 19 min | 1 h 33 min | 2 h 30 min |
| Easy | 2.5 mph | 24 min | 15 min | 1 h 15 min | 2 h 0 min |
| Average | 3 mph | 20 min | 12 min | 1 h 2 min | 1 h 40 min |
| Brisk | 3.5 mph | 17 min | 11 min | 53 min | 1 h 26 min |
| Very brisk | 4 mph | 15 min | 9 min | 47 min | 1 h 15 min |
| Race walking | 5 mph | 12 min | 7 min | 37 min | 1 h 0 min |
What counts as brisk?
The US Physical Activity Guidelines treat brisk walking (roughly 3 mph and up) as moderate-intensity activity. A practical test: you can talk but not sing. By cadence, around 100 steps per minute marks moderate intensity for most adults.
Want calories for the same walk? Use the walking calorie calculator.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to walk a mile?
About 15 to 22 minutes for most adults. At an average 3 mph it takes 20 minutes; a brisk 3.5–4 mph walk takes 15 to 17 minutes.
How long does it take to walk 5 miles?
Around 1 hour 40 minutes at 3 mph, or about 1 hour 25 minutes at a brisk 3.5 mph.
What is an average walking speed?
Healthy adults typically walk 2.5 to 3.5 mph (4 to 5.6 km/h). Speed tends to fall gradually with age.
How long does it take to walk 10,000 steps?
About 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes at a normal pace, spread across the day or in one go.
How long to walk a km?
About 10 to 13 minutes at a normal pace (4.5–6 km/h).