How far can you walk?
3miles an hour at an average pace · 4.8 km
Distance = speed × time. Pick how long you'll walk and how fast; you get miles, kilometres, steps and calories straight away.
How long will you walk?
Walking speed: 3.0 mph · 4.8 km/h
Breaks, height & weight
You'll cover about
1.50
miles · 2.41 km in 30 minSteps ≈
3,400
Calories ≈
135kcal
Pace
20:00/mi
Effort
Brisk
Walking distance by time
| Time | 2.5 mph | 3 mph | 3.5 mph | 4 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 0.21 mi | 0.25 mi | 0.29 mi | 0.33 mi |
| 10 minutes | 0.42 mi | 0.50 mi | 0.58 mi | 0.67 mi |
| 15 minutes | 0.63 mi | 0.75 mi | 0.88 mi | 1.00 mi |
| 20 minutes | 0.83 mi | 1.00 mi | 1.17 mi | 1.33 mi |
| 30 minutes | 1.25 mi | 1.50 mi | 1.75 mi | 2.00 mi |
| 45 minutes | 1.88 mi | 2.25 mi | 2.63 mi | 3.00 mi |
| 1 hour | 2.50 mi | 3.00 mi | 3.50 mi | 4.00 mi |
| 2 hours | 5.00 mi | 6.00 mi | 7.00 mi | 8.00 mi |
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Questions walkers ask
How far can you walk in an hour?
About 3 miles (4.8 km) at the average adult pace of 3 mph. Brisk walkers cover 3.5–4 miles; a relaxed stroll 2–2.5 miles.
How many miles is a 30-minute walk?
About 1.5 miles at 3 mph, 1.25 miles at a relaxed 2.5 mph, or 2 miles at a fast 4 mph.
How do I work out walking distance from time?
Distance = speed × time. Multiply your speed in mph by the hours walked: 45 minutes (0.75 h) at 3.2 mph is 2.4 miles. Subtract any breaks from the time first.
How far is a 10-minute walk?
About half a mile (0.8 km) at an average pace, which is why planners often treat a 10-minute walk as a half-mile radius.