How Long Does It Take to Walk a Mile?
At a steady 3 mph, walking one mile takes about 20 minutes. At 3.5 mph it takes about 17 minutes, and at 4 mph about 15 minutes.
Walking time depends on your moving speed. These estimates do not include breaks, traffic lights, hills, or time spent starting and stopping.
Walking time by pace
| Walking speed | Approximate time per mile | Approximate time per kilometer |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h) | 24 minutes | 15 minutes |
| 3.0 mph (4.8 km/h) | 20 minutes | 12.5 minutes |
| 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) | 17 minutes | 11 minutes |
| 4.0 mph (6.4 km/h) | 15 minutes | 9.5 minutes |
To calculate a different pace, divide distance by speed. For one mile: time in minutes = 60 ÷ speed in miles per hour. For kilometers, use time in minutes = 60 × distance in kilometers ÷ speed in kilometers per hour.
What changes walking time?
- Terrain: hills, trails, and uneven ground often slow a walk.
- Stops: pauses add elapsed time even when moving pace stays the same.
- Personal pace: fitness, stride, weather, and load carried affect speed.
Use the pace that reflects your comfortable walking speed rather than treating the table as a target. If you are estimating a route, allow extra time for crossings and breaks.
Estimate steps and time for a distanceConvert steps to milesQuick answers
How long does half a mile take at 3 mph? About 10 minutes of continuous walking.
How long does 5 km take at 5 km/h? About 60 minutes, before stops or breaks.