How long is 20 miles?
20 miles takes about 6 h 40 min to walk, 3 h 20 min to run, 1 h 40 min to cycle and 20 min to drive at 60 mph.
20 miles is a long walk or a solid run, but a short ride by bike and only a few minutes by car on open roads. 20 miles equals 32.19 kilometers.
Time to travel 20 miles by speed
| How | Speed | Time for 20 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Walking · average adult pace | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 6 h 40 min |
| Brisk walking · fast, purposeful walk | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 5 h |
| Running · 10-minute mile | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 3 h 20 min |
| Cycling · relaxed road cycling | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 1 h 40 min |
| City driving · urban speed limit, no stops | 30 mph (48 km/h) | 40 min |
| Highway driving · steady 60 mph | 60 mph (97 km/h) | 20 min |
| Interstate / motorway · steady 70 mph | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 17 min |
Times assume a constant speed with no stops. Use the calculator below for your own speed.
Walking and running 20 miles
An average adult walks at about 3 mph (5 km/h), so 20 miles takes roughly 6 h 40 min. A brisk pace of 4 mph cuts that to 5 h, and a relaxed stroll at 2.5 mph stretches it to 8 h. Not sure how fast you walk? Measure it with the walking speed tool.
By bike, 20 miles is very manageable: about 1 h 40 min at a relaxed 12 mph and 1 h 15 min at a sporty 16 mph. On foot, plan water and a break if you walk the whole way.
Driving 20 miles
On a highway at a steady 60 mph, 20 miles takes 20 min — at that speed each mile takes exactly one minute. At 70 mph it’s 17 min, and at 30 mph through town it’s 40 min.
Real trips are slower than these numbers. Traffic lights, junctions, congestion and roadworks lower your average speed, so an urban route usually takes much longer than the limit suggests. To estimate your own average, divide distance by the time a similar trip took — or use the average speed calculator.
Calculate the time for your speed
Change the speed to match your pace, your bike or your car, and the calculator shows how long 20 miles takes.
How far is 20 miles?
- 20 miles = 32.19 kilometers = 32,187 meters
- 20 miles = 105,600 feet = 35,200 yards
- 20 miles = 17.38 nautical miles
Other distances
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 20 miles?
At an average walking pace of 3 mph, 20 miles takes about 6 h 40 min. A brisk walker at 4 mph needs about 5 h.
How long does it take to drive 20 miles?
At a steady 60 mph, 20 miles takes 20 min; at 70 mph, 17 min; and at 30 mph in town, 40 min. Traffic, lights and stops add time.
How many minutes is 20 miles?
It depends on your speed. At 60 mph each mile takes exactly one minute, so 20 miles is 20 minutes of driving. Walking at 3 mph, it’s 400 minutes; running at 6 mph, 200 minutes.
How far is 20 miles in kilometers?
20 miles is 32.19 km. One mile equals 1.609344 km.
Last updated: