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How Long Does It Take to Walk a Mile?

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Quick Answer: Walking a Mile

20 min

Moderate pace (3.0 mph)

17 min

Brisk pace (3.5 mph)

15 min

Fast pace (4.0 mph)

Most adults walk at 3.0 mph, taking 20 minutes per mile. Use the calculator below for precise times based on your distance and pace.

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Distance: 1 mi (1.61 km)

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Real-World Case Studies: Walking & Running in Practice

How real people incorporate walking and running into their lives. These examples demonstrate practical applications across different ages, occupations, and fitness goals.

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Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Hospital Physician, 42

Boston, MA

Case #1

Activity

Daily hospital commute

0.8 miles each way · Brisk (3.5 mph)

14 minutes

Duration

64 cal/trip

Calories

1,800 steps

Steps

5 days/week

Frequency

Parks at the far lot to add movement between 12-hour shifts. Studies show physicians who walk during commutes report 23% lower burnout rates.

Improved cardiovascular healthZone 2 (fat burning)8 miles/week

Marcus Thompson

Retired Engineer, 67

Phoenix, AZ

Case #2

Activity

Morning fitness walk

3 miles · Moderate (2.8 mph)

64 minutes

Duration

255 cal

Calories

6,750 steps

Steps

Daily

Frequency

Walks before 7 AM to avoid desert heat. His cardiologist recommended daily walking after a mild cardiac event in 2022. Has maintained healthy blood pressure for 18 months.

Blood pressure managementZone 1-2 (recovery/endurance)21 miles/week

Jennifer Walsh

Software Developer, 34

Seattle, WA

Case #3

Activity

Lunch break walk

1.5 miles · Moderate (3.0 mph)

30 minutes

Duration

120 cal

Calories

3,375 steps

Steps

4 days/week

Frequency

Combats sedentary work by walking during lunch. Research indicates 30-minute midday walks improve afternoon focus by 25% and reduce eye strain from screen time.

Mental clarity & postureZone 2 (fat burning)6 miles/week

Robert Chen

Marathon Runner, 29

Austin, TX

Case #4

Activity

Easy recovery run

5 miles · Jogging (9:30 min/mile)

47 min 30 sec

Duration

475 cal

Calories

9,500 steps

Steps

3 days/week

Frequency

Uses recovery runs between interval training sessions. Finished Boston Marathon in 3:12:45. Easy pace kept below 75% max heart rate per training plan.

Active recovery & base buildingZone 2 (aerobic base)15 easy miles/week

Patricia Gonzalez

Elementary School Teacher, 58

Denver, CO

Case #5

Activity

After-dinner walk with spouse

2 miles · Leisurely (2.5 mph)

48 minutes

Duration

170 cal

Calories

4,500 steps

Steps

6 evenings/week

Frequency

Started walking together after her husband's Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Their routine has helped him reduce A1C from 7.8 to 6.4 over 8 months without medication changes.

Blood sugar regulationZone 1 (recovery)12 miles/week

David Park

Construction Manager, 45

Chicago, IL

Case #6

Activity

Weekend trail hiking

6 miles · Moderate terrain (2.5 mph)

2 hr 24 min

Duration

540 cal

Calories

13,500 steps

Steps

Every Saturday

Frequency

Uses weekend hikes to decompress from high-stress job site management. Elevation gain of 800 ft adds intensity. Has completed 47 of Illinois' marked trail systems.

Stress reduction & leg strengthZone 2-3 (endurance/tempo)6+ miles hiking/week

These examples represent typical use cases based on clinical guidelines and fitness research. Individual results vary based on factors including terrain, weather, and baseline fitness.

Walking Time by Distance

How long does it take to walk 1 mile, 2 miles, 5 miles, or more? Here are the most common distances:

Distance	Moderate (3.0 mph)	Brisk (3.5 mph)
Half a mile	10 min	8 min 34 sec	Details →
1 mile	20 min	17 min 8 sec	Details →
2 miles	40 min	34 min 17 sec	Details →
3 miles	1 hr	51 min 26 sec	Details →
5 miles	1 hr 40 min	1 hr 26 min	Details →
10 miles	3 hr 20 min	2 hr 51 min	Details →

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Running Time by Distance & Level

How long to run a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon? Times vary by experience level:

Distance	Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced
1 mile	10–13 min	7–10 min	Under 7 min	Details →
5K (3.1 mi)	30–40 min	22–30 min	Under 22 min	Details →
10K (6.2 mi)	1 hr – 1 hr 20 min	45–60 min	Under 45 min	Details →
Half Marathon	2 hr 15 min – 3 hr	1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min	Under 1 hr 45 min	Details →
Marathon	4 hr 30 min – 6 hr	3 hr 30 min – 4 hr 30 min	Under 3 hr 30 min	Details →

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How Far Can You Walk in X Minutes?

Planning your walk? See how far you can go in a given amount of time:

Time Available	Moderate Pace	Brisk Pace
15 minutes	0.75 miles	0.88 miles	Details →
30 minutes	1.50 miles	1.75 miles	Details →
1 hour	3.00 miles	3.50 miles	Details →
2 hours	6.00 miles	7.00 miles	Details →

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Average Walking Speed by Age

Walking speed naturally varies by age group. Here's the data from research on 23,111 participants:

Age Group	Men	Women	Time per Mile
20-29	3.04 mph	3.00 mph	20 min
30-39	3.20 mph	3.00 mph	19 min
40-49	3.20 mph	3.11 mph	19 min
50-59	3.20 mph	2.93 mph	19 min
60-69	3.00 mph	2.77 mph	21 min
70-79	2.82 mph	2.53 mph	23 min
80+	2.17 mph	2.07 mph	28 min

Source: Bohannon & Andrews (2011), meta-analysis of 41 studies. View full walking speed reference →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to walk a mile?▼

It takes about 15-22 minutes to walk a mile for most adults. At a moderate pace of 3.0 mph, walking a mile takes exactly 20 minutes. Brisk walkers (3.5 mph) complete a mile in about 17 minutes, while leisurely walkers (2.5 mph) take around 24 minutes.

How long does it take to walk 2 miles?▼

Walking 2 miles takes approximately 30-45 minutes for most people. At the average walking speed of 3.0 mph, 2 miles takes 40 minutes. Brisk walkers can complete it in about 34 minutes.

How far can you walk in 30 minutes?▼

In 30 minutes of walking, most people cover 1.25 to 1.75 miles. At a moderate pace (3.0 mph), you'll walk 1.5 miles. Brisk walkers (3.5 mph) can cover about 1.75 miles in the same time.

What is a good walking pace?▼

A good walking pace for health benefits is 3.0-3.5 mph (moderate to brisk). This equals a 17-20 minute mile. For reference: leisurely is 2.0-2.5 mph, moderate is 2.8-3.2 mph, brisk is 3.2-3.5 mph, and power walking is 4.0+ mph.

How many calories do you burn walking a mile?▼

Walking a mile burns approximately 80-100 calories for most adults, depending on body weight and pace. A 150-pound person burns about 80 calories per mile at moderate pace. Heavier individuals and faster paces burn more calories.

How long does it take to run a 5K?▼

A 5K (3.1 miles) takes 20-40 minutes to run, depending on fitness level. Beginners typically finish in 30-40 minutes, intermediate runners in 22-30 minutes, and advanced runners under 22 minutes. Elite runners complete a 5K in under 15 minutes.

Does walking speed decrease with age?▼

Yes, walking speed naturally decreases with age. Adults in their 30s-40s walk fastest at about 3.2 mph. Speed gradually decreases to 2.8-3.0 mph in the 60s, and 2.1-2.5 mph for those 80+. Regular exercise can help maintain walking speed.

How many steps is 1 mile?▼

One mile equals approximately 2,000-2,500 steps, depending on your stride length. The average is about 2,252 steps per mile. Taller individuals with longer strides take fewer steps, while shorter individuals take more.

Why Trust Our Calculations?

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Research-Based Data

All calculations use the Bohannon & Andrews (2011) meta-analysis — the largest study of walking speeds ever published, with 23,111 participants across 41 studies.

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