How long is 5 miles?
5 miles takes about 1 h 40 min to walk, 50 min to run, 25 min to cycle and 5 min to drive at 60 mph.
5 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. 5 miles equals 8.05 kilometers.
Time to travel 5 miles by speed
| How | Speed | Time for 5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Walking · average adult pace | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 1 h 40 min |
| Brisk walking · fast, purposeful walk | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 1 h 15 min |
| Running · 10-minute mile | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 50 min |
| Cycling · relaxed road cycling | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 25 min |
| City driving · urban speed limit, no stops | 30 mph (48 km/h) | 10 min |
| Highway driving · steady 60 mph | 60 mph (97 km/h) | 5 min |
| Interstate / motorway · steady 70 mph | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 4 min 17 s |
Times assume a constant speed with no stops. Use the calculator below for your own speed.
Walking and running 5 miles
An average adult walks at about 3 mph (5 km/h), so 5 miles takes roughly 1 h 40 min. A brisk pace of 4 mph cuts that to 1 h 15 min, and a relaxed stroll at 2.5 mph stretches it to 2 h. Not sure how fast you walk? Measure it with the walking speed tool.
In steps, 5 miles is about 10,000–12,500 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, 5 miles is about 20.1 laps (26,400 feet or 8,800 yards).
By bike, 5 miles is very manageable: about 25 min at a relaxed 12 mph and 19 min at a sporty 16 mph. On foot, plan water and a break if you walk the whole way.
Driving 5 miles
On a highway at a steady 60 mph, 5 miles takes 5 min — at that speed each mile takes exactly one minute. At 70 mph it’s 4 min 17 s, and at 30 mph through town it’s 10 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 5 miles takes.
How far is 5 miles?
- 5 miles = 8.05 kilometers = 8,047 meters
- 5 miles = 26,400 feet = 8,800 yards
- 5 miles = 4.34 nautical miles
Other distances
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 5 miles?
At an average walking pace of 3 mph, 5 miles takes about 1 h 40 min. A brisk walker at 4 mph needs about 1 h 15 min.
How long does it take to drive 5 miles?
At a steady 60 mph, 5 miles takes 5 min; at 70 mph, 4 min 17 s; and at 30 mph in town, 10 min. Traffic, lights and stops add time.
How many minutes is 5 miles?
It depends on your speed. At 60 mph each mile takes exactly one minute, so 5 miles is 5 minutes of driving. Walking at 3 mph, it’s 100 minutes; running at 6 mph, 50 minutes.
How far is 5 miles in kilometers?
5 miles is 8.05 km (26,400 feet). One mile equals 1.609344 km.
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