| Distance | Slow (2 mph) | Average (3 mph) | Fast (4 mph) | km equiv. |
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At an average walking pace of 3 mph, walking 5 miles takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. At a slow pace of 2 mph it takes 2 hours 30 minutes, and at a brisk pace of 4 mph it takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
The average adult walking speed is around 3 mph (4.8 km/h). Fit adults may walk at 3.5–4 mph, while a leisurely stroll is typically 2–2.5 mph. Older adults or those with mobility issues may walk at 1.5–2 mph. Walking speed also depends on terrain and gradient.
Walking burns approximately 80–100 calories per mile for an average person. For a 5-mile walk, you'd burn roughly 400–500 calories. The exact amount depends on your weight, speed, and terrain. Uphill walking burns significantly more calories than flat terrain.