How Long Does It Take to Walk 10 Miles?

Quick Answer
At a moderate walking pace (3.0 mph), it takes 3 hours 20 minutes to walk 10 Miles.
At a brisk pace (3.5 mph): about 171 min  ·  At a leisurely pace (2.0 mph): about 300 min

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3 hours 20 minutes
estimated walking time
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calories burned
20,000
approx. steps
80
city blocks
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Walking 10 Miles: Time by Pace

See how walking speed affects the time it takes to cover 10 Miles.

10 Miles Is Equivalent To...

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~20,000 steps
at average stride length
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16.09 km
in kilometres
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~80 blocks
city blocks
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40 laps
around a standard track

Calories Burned Walking 10 Miles

Estimates based on a moderate pace (3.0 mph) using the MET calorie method.

Walking burns roughly the same calories per mile as running — it just takes a little longer. That's the beauty of it.

What Walking 10 Miles Actually Feels Like

Ten miles is where recreational walking and real endurance start to overlap. You will be on your feet for 3–3.5 hours. You will need water, possibly snacks, definitely good shoes. You will likely cover more ground than you've covered on foot in a single outing in years.

Ten miles is also the distance point where people start feeling genuinely athletic about their walking. There's nothing modest about it. A 10-mile walk at a brisk pace burns 700–1,000 calories depending on body weight — comparable to many running workouts, without the impact on your joints.

If you're training for a walking event, building a hiking base, or simply seeing how far you can go, 10 miles is the kind of target that feels ambitious before you've done it and completely achievable the day after. Plan your route in advance. Bring supplies. Wear your most comfortable shoes. Then go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At a moderate pace of 3.0 mph, it takes approximately 3 hours 20 minutes to walk 10 Miles. At a brisk pace of 3.5 mph, about 171 minutes. At a leisurely 2.0 mph, around 300 minutes.
Walking 10 Miles at a moderate pace (3.0 mph) burns approximately 820 calories for a 155 lb person. Heavier walkers and brisker paces both increase calorie burn. See the calorie table on this page for estimates across different body weights.
At an average stride length, walking 10 Miles is approximately 20,000 steps. This varies based on height and stride — taller people take fewer steps per mile, shorter people take more.
Build up gradually — get comfortable at 5–6 miles before attempting 10. On the day, wear well-fitted walking shoes you have broken in, carry at least 500ml of water, and consider a light snack for the halfway point. Start at a comfortable pace; you have ground to cover. Many people find that 10-mile walks are more mental than physical — once you have done a few, the distance stops feeling intimidating.

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