How long is 1 mile?
1 mile takes about 20 min to walk, 10 min to run, 5 min to cycle and 1 min to drive at 60 mph.
1 mile is an easy distance on foot: most people can walk it without special preparation, and it's a short hop by bike or car. 1 mile equals 1.61 kilometers.
Time to travel 1 mile by speed
| How | Speed | Time for 1 mile |
|---|---|---|
| Walking · average adult pace | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 20 min |
| Brisk walking · fast, purposeful walk | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 15 min |
| Running · 10-minute mile | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 10 min |
| Cycling · relaxed road cycling | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 5 min |
| City driving · urban speed limit, no stops | 30 mph (48 km/h) | 2 min |
| Highway driving · steady 60 mph | 60 mph (97 km/h) | 1 min |
| Interstate / motorway · steady 70 mph | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 51 s |
Times assume a constant speed with no stops. Use the calculator below for your own speed.
Walking and running 1 mile
An average adult walks at about 3 mph (5 km/h), so 1 mile takes roughly 20 min. A brisk pace of 4 mph cuts that to 15 min, and a relaxed stroll at 2.5 mph stretches it to 24 min. Not sure how fast you walk? Measure it with the walking speed tool.
In steps, 1 mile is about 2,000–2,500 steps, depending on your height and stride length. Taller people and runners take fewer, longer steps per mile.
On a standard 400-meter running track, 1 mile is about 4 laps (5,280 feet or 1,760 yards).
Calculate the time for your speed
Change the speed to match your pace, your bike or your car, and the calculator shows how long 1 mile takes.
How far is 1 mile?
- 1 mile = 1.61 kilometers = 1,609 meters
- 1 mile = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards
- 1 mile = 0.87 nautical miles
Other distances
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 1 mile?
At an average walking pace of 3 mph, 1 mile takes about 20 min. A brisk walker at 4 mph needs about 15 min.
How long does it take to drive 1 mile?
At a steady 60 mph, 1 mile takes 1 min; at 70 mph, 51 s; and at 30 mph in town, 2 min. Traffic, lights and stops add time.
How many minutes is 1 mile?
It depends on your speed. At 60 mph each mile takes exactly one minute, so 1 mile is 1 minutes of driving. Walking at 3 mph, it’s 20 minutes; running at 6 mph, 10 minutes.
How far is 1 mile in kilometers?
1 mile is 1.61 km (5,280 feet). One mile equals 1.609344 km.
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