How far can you walk in 5 minutes?
A 5-minute walk is about a quarter of a mile — the distance planners use when they talk about a "five-minute walk" to a bus stop or shop.
Breaks, height & weight
Distance in 5 minutes at common walking speeds
| Speed | km/h | Miles | Km | Steps ≈ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 mph | 3.2 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 400 |
| 2.5 mph | 4.0 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 500 |
| 3.0 mph | 4.8 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 600 |
| 3.5 mph | 5.6 | 0.29 | 0.47 | 700 |
| 4.0 mph | 6.4 | 0.33 | 0.54 | 800 |
| 4.5 mph | 7.2 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 800 |
Steps use 2,250 per mile, typical for an average-height adult at a normal pace (steps in a mile by height).
Turning it around
Know the distance rather than the time? The walking time calculator works the other way, with hills and terrain. To find your own speed, time a measured mile and enter it in the walking pace calculator; the average walking speed by age table shows how you compare.
Questions walkers ask
How far can you walk in 5 minutes?
About 0.25 miles (0.4 km) at the average adult pace of 3 mph. A relaxed 2.5 mph covers 0.21 miles; a brisk 3.5 mph 0.29; a fast 4 mph 0.33.
How many miles is a 5 minute walk?
Between 0.21 and 0.33 miles for most adults, depending on pace. 0.25 miles is a sensible planning figure.
How many steps is a 5 minute walk?
Roughly 600 steps at 3 mph for an average-height adult (about 2,250 steps per mile). Taller walkers and slower paces change it; enter your height in the calculator.
How many calories does a 5 minute walk burn?
At 3 mph on flat ground, about 20 calories for a 150 lb (68 kg) person and 26 for a 200 lb (91 kg) person, from Compendium of Physical Activities MET values.