How long does it take to walk 10 miles?
Walking time, steps, and calories for 10 miles.
Quick answer
≈ 3 h 13 min
At a normal 3 mph pace · 21,176 steps · 789 calories for a 70 kg walker
Walking 10 miles takes about 3 h 13 min at a normal pace of 3 mph (5 km/h). Cut to 2 h 31 min at a brisk 4 mph pace, or stretched to 5 h 2 min at a leisurely 2 mph. You'll take about 21,176 steps and burn roughly 789 calories.
Steps required depend on your height
Shorter walkers take more steps to cover the same distance.
| Your height | Stride | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 4'10" (147 cm) — petite | 60.7 cm | 26,508 |
| 5'4" (163 cm) — avg woman | 67.3 cm | 23,906 |
| 5'9" (175 cm) — avg adult | 72.6 cm | 22,160 |
| 6'0" (183 cm) — avg man | 75.9 cm | 21,191 |
| 6'4" (193 cm) — tall | 80.1 cm | 20,093 |
Calories burned by weight and pace
Calories scale linearly with body weight. Faster paces burn more — but only modestly more for walking.
| Your weight | Slow (2 mph) | Normal (3.1 mph) | Brisk (4 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 679 cal | 608 cal | 611 cal |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 855 cal | 766 cal | 769 cal |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 1,031 cal | 924 cal | 928 cal |
| 210 lb (95 kg) | 1,194 cal | 1,070 cal | 1,075 cal |
| 250 lb (113 kg) | 1,421 cal | 1,273 cal | 1,279 cal |
How long will it take?
Time depends on your walking pace. Most adults walk at a normal pace of about 3 mph.
| Pace | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (2 mph) | 2 mph | 5 h 2 min |
| Normal (3.1 mph) | 3.1 mph | 3 h 13 min |
| Brisk (4 mph) | 4 mph | 2 h 31 min |
Track your real numbers with Steps
These conversions use averages. The Steps app tracks your actual step length, calories, and walking time — synced from your iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 10 miles?+
About 3 h 13 min at a normal 3 mph pace. Brisk 4 mph: 2 h 31 min. Slow 2 mph: 5 h 2 min.
How many steps is 10 miles?+
10 miles is about 21,176 steps for an average adult with a 76 cm stride. Shorter walkers take more steps — see the height table on this page.
How many calories will I burn walking 10 miles?+
Roughly 789 calories for a 70 kg (155 lb) person at a normal pace. Heavier walkers burn more — see the weight table.
Is walking 10 miles a day enough exercise?+
Yes — walking 10 miles a day easily meets the CDC's 150-minutes-per-week recommendation for moderate aerobic activity if done at a normal-to-brisk pace.
How is walking time calculated?+
Time = distance ÷ pace. 10 miles = 16.09 km. At 5 km/h that's 3 h 13 min. We use the same three paces the CDC and ACSM publish for moderate physical activity.