How Long Does it Take to Walk?

At an average walking speed of 5 km/h, 5 km takes exactly 1 hour 0 minutes. At a slow pace (4 km/h) it takes 1 hour 15 minutes, and at a fast pace (6.5 km/h) it takes about 46 minutes. The 5 km distance is a great daily goal and takes most people around 45–75 minutes.

The average adult walking speed is approximately 5 km/h (3.1 mph). This can range from about 4 km/h for a leisurely stroll to 6.5 km/h for a brisk power walk. Factors like age, fitness level, terrain, and footwear all affect walking speed.

5 km is approximately 6,562 steps based on an average stride length of 76.2 cm. At 100 steps per minute, this takes around 65 minutes — consistent with the 5 km/h average walking speed calculation.

At an average walking speed of 5 km/h, 10 km takes exactly 2 hours. At a slow pace (4 km/h) it takes 2 hours 30 minutes, and at a fast pace (6.5 km/h) it takes about 1 hour 32 minutes.