How Long to Walk a Mile

Practical guidance for walking pace

Walking speed varies with fitness, terrain and purpose. Leisure walking often falls between 3–5 km/h, brisk walking is typically 5–6.5 km/h. Use the calculator to quickly estimate how long a one-mile walk will take at different speeds. For planning active time or estimating step counts, having a time estimate helps set realistic goals and monitor progress.

Remember that walking duration scales linearly with distance, but energetic cost depends on speed and body mass. If you plan longer walks, consider rest, hydration and appropriate footwear. Use flat-surface speeds as a baseline; add time for hills, rough ground, or stopping.

Use cases

This estimator is useful for commuters, recreational walkers, and anyone tracking walking as part of a fitness plan. Combine time estimates with step and calorie converters to better understand the impact of walking on daily activity totals.