How Long Does It Take to Walk a Mile?
At a moderate pace of 3 miles per hour, walking a mile takes 20 minutes. A brisk walker covers it in about 15 to 17 minutes.
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Time to walk 1 mile20 min 00 sec
- Pace per mile
- 20 minutes
- Pace per kilometer
- 12.4 minutes
| Pace | Minutes per mile |
|---|---|
| 2 mph | 30 |
| 2.5 mph | 24 |
| 3 mph | 20 |
| 3.5 mph | 17.1 |
| 4 mph | 15 |
| 4.5 mph | 13.3 |
The math behind it: How Long to Walk a Mile
minutes = distance in miles / speed in mph x 60
Age, fitness, hills and surface all change your speed. Health guidelines describe brisk walking as about 3 mph or faster, a pace at which you can talk but not sing.
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