How long is 3 miles?
3 miles takes about 1 h to walk, 30 min to run, 15 min to cycle and 3 min to drive at 60 mph.
3 miles is an easy distance on foot: most people can walk it without special preparation, and it's a short hop by bike or car. 3 miles equals 4.83 kilometers.
Time to travel 3 miles by speed
| How | Speed | Time for 3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Walking · average adult pace | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 1 h |
| Brisk walking · fast, purposeful walk | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 45 min |
| Running · 10-minute mile | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 30 min |
| Cycling · relaxed road cycling | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 15 min |
| City driving · urban speed limit, no stops | 30 mph (48 km/h) | 6 min |
| Highway driving · steady 60 mph | 60 mph (97 km/h) | 3 min |
| Interstate / motorway · steady 70 mph | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 2 min 34 s |
Times assume a constant speed with no stops. Use the calculator below for your own speed.
Walking and running 3 miles
An average adult walks at about 3 mph (5 km/h), so 3 miles takes roughly 1 h. A brisk pace of 4 mph cuts that to 45 min, and a relaxed stroll at 2.5 mph stretches it to 1 h 12 min. Not sure how fast you walk? Measure it with the walking speed tool.
In steps, 3 miles is about 6,000–7,500 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, 3 miles is about 12.1 laps (15,840 feet or 5,280 yards).
3 miles is close to a 5K (3.1 miles). A recreational runner at a 10-minute mile finishes 3 miles in about 30 min; at a 12-minute mile (5 mph) it takes about 36 min.
Calculate the time for your speed
Change the speed to match your pace, your bike or your car, and the calculator shows how long 3 miles takes.
How far is 3 miles?
- 3 miles = 4.83 kilometers = 4,828 meters
- 3 miles = 15,840 feet = 5,280 yards
- 3 miles = 2.61 nautical miles
Other distances
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 3 miles?
At an average walking pace of 3 mph, 3 miles takes about 1 h. A brisk walker at 4 mph needs about 45 min.
How long does it take to drive 3 miles?
At a steady 60 mph, 3 miles takes 3 min; at 70 mph, 2 min 34 s; and at 30 mph in town, 6 min. Traffic, lights and stops add time.
How many minutes is 3 miles?
It depends on your speed. At 60 mph each mile takes exactly one minute, so 3 miles is 3 minutes of driving. Walking at 3 mph, it’s 60 minutes; running at 6 mph, 30 minutes.
How far is 3 miles in kilometers?
3 miles is 4.83 km (15,840 feet). One mile equals 1.609344 km.
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