Walking Time Calculator
Enter a distance and a pace to see how long a walk will take. Add the total climb if your route goes uphill, and a start time if you want to know when you will arrive. Most adults walk a mile in about 20 minutes at an average 3 mph.
Walking time calculator
How long a walk will take, with an optional hill allowance and arrival time. Free, nothing saved.
Walking time chart
Times for flat ground with no stops. Find your distance on the left and your usual pace along the top.
| Distance | 2 mph | 2.5 mph | 3 mph | 3.5 mph | 4 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mile | 15 min | 12 min | 10 min | 9 min | 8 min |
| 1 mile | 30 min | 24 min | 20 min | 17 min | 15 min |
| 2 miles | 1 h 0 min | 48 min | 40 min | 34 min | 30 min |
| 3 miles | 1 h 30 min | 1 h 12 min | 1 h 0 min | 51 min | 45 min |
| 5 km (3.1 miles) | 1 h 33 min | 1 h 15 min | 1 h 2 min | 53 min | 47 min |
| 5 miles | 2 h 30 min | 2 h 0 min | 1 h 40 min | 1 h 26 min | 1 h 15 min |
| 10 km (6.2 miles) | 3 h 6 min | 2 h 29 min | 2 h 4 min | 1 h 47 min | 1 h 33 min |
| 10 miles | 5 h 0 min | 4 h 0 min | 3 h 20 min | 2 h 51 min | 2 h 30 min |
How the calculation works
On the flat, time is just distance divided by speed. Three miles at 3 mph is one hour. If you pick your own pace, the calculator turns your minutes per mile (or per km) into a speed first.
Hills slow everyone down, so the climb option uses Naismith’s rule, a guideline Scottish mountaineer William Naismith suggested in 1892 and hikers still use: add 1 hour for every 2,000 feet (about 600 m) of climbing. In practice that is 3 minutes per 100 feet, or 1 minute per 10 m. It doesn’t subtract time for downhill stretches, because steep descents are rarely faster.
What is a normal walking pace?
The CDC counts walking at 2.5 mph or faster as brisk, moderate-intensity exercise. A quick way to check: at a moderate pace you can talk, but not sing. Many people stroll at around 2 mph in town and walk at 3 to 3.5 mph when they are going somewhere.
To turn the time into steps, use our steps to miles calculator, which adjusts for your height. Our walking calorie calculator shows the calories for the same walk.
Planning by time instead? See how many steps are in a 1-hour walk, by pace and height.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk a mile?
About 20 minutes at an average 3 mph, 17 minutes at a brisk 3.5 mph and 15 minutes at a fast 4 mph. At a slow 2 mph it takes 30 minutes.
How long does it take to walk 5 km?
About 1 hour 2 minutes at 3 mph, or 53 minutes at a brisk 3.5 mph. A 5 km route is 3.1 miles.
How long does it take to walk 10 miles?
About 3 hours 20 minutes at 3 mph without stops, or 2 hours 51 minutes at 3.5 mph. On a long walk, add time for breaks.
Is 3 mph a good walking speed?
Yes. The CDC counts walking at 2.5 mph or faster as moderate-intensity exercise, so 3 mph qualifies.
How much time should I add for hills?
A common rule of thumb (Naismith’s rule) is 1 extra hour for every 2,000 feet of climbing, which is 3 minutes per 100 feet. The calculator adds this for you if you enter the total climb.
Related tools
- Steps to miles calculator
- Walking calorie calculator
- Hiking calorie calculator
- Rucking calorie calculator
- Zone 2 heart rate calculator
Sources
- CDC. How to measure physical activity intensity (brisk walking at 2.5 mph or faster; the talk test).
- Naismith’s rule, W. W. Naismith, 1892: 1 hour per 3 miles plus 1 hour per 2,000 feet of ascent.
Last updated: 7 November 2026. Times are estimates for walking without long stops.