How long does it take to walk 1.5 miles?
About 30 min at an average 3 mph walking pace, or 26 min if you walk briskly at 3.5 mph. One and a half miles is the distance of the classic military fitness walk/run test, and a comfortable 30-minute walk for most adults.
Your time for 1.5 miles
1.50 miles · 2.41 km · about 3,400 steps at your height. Climbing uses Naismith's rule (+1 hour per 600 m / ~2,000 ft of ascent).
Time to walk 1.5 miles at common speeds
| Speed | Pace / mile | Time | Typical of |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 mph · 3.2 km/h | 30:00 | 45 min | Stroll |
| 2.5 mph · 4.0 km/h | 24:00 | 36 min | Average |
| 3.0 mph · 4.8 km/h | 20:00 | 30 min | Brisk |
| 3.5 mph · 5.6 km/h | 17:09 | 26 min | Brisk |
| 4.0 mph · 6.4 km/h | 15:00 | 23 min | Power walk |
| 4.5 mph · 7.2 km/h | 13:20 | 20 min | Power walk |
| 5.0 mph · 8.0 km/h | 12:00 | 18 min | Race walk |
What changes the answer
Hills. Hiking guides use Naismith's rule: allow an extra hour for every 600 m (about 2,000 ft) of climbing on top of the flat-ground time. Enter your route's elevation gain above to include it.
Terrain. Rough trails, sand, snow and mud slow everyone down, often well beyond what the climb alone explains. Plan conservatively off-road.
Traffic lights and crowds. City walks are usually slower than a treadmill at the same effort because of crossings.
Fatigue. On long walks most people slow in the final miles; experienced walkers on Reddit's r/walking say the same. Breaks of 5–10 minutes an hour keep the overall pace steadier.
Fitness and age. Comfortable walking speed stays around 3 mph through middle age and drifts down after 60 — see average walking speed by age.
Want to know your own pace first? Time a mile and plug it into the walking pace calculator, or plan any route with the walking time calculator.
Questions walkers ask
How long does it take to walk 1.5 miles?
At an average pace of 3 mph, walking 1.5 miles (1.50 miles, 2.4 km) takes about 30 min. A brisk 3.5 mph cuts it to 26 min; a relaxed 2.5 mph stretches it to 36 min.
How long is 1.5 miles at a fast walk?
A fast power walk of 4 mph covers 1.5 miles in about 23 min, before any stops.
How many steps is 1.5 miles?
Most adults take 2,000–2,400 steps per mile, so 1.5 miles is roughly 3,000–3,600 steps. Taller walkers and faster paces sit at the low end.
How many calories does walking 1.5 miles burn?
At 3 mph on flat ground, about 119 calories for a 150 lb (68 kg) person and 159 for a 200 lb (91 kg) person, using Compendium of Physical Activities MET values. Hills and faster speeds burn more.
Can the average person walk 1.5 miles?
Yes. Most healthy adults can walk 1.5 miles without special training, though if you are new to walking, build up over a few weeks and wear comfortable shoes.