How long does it take to walk 5,000 steps?

At a moderate pace (3.0 mph), walking 5,000 steps takes approximately 50 min. At a brisk pace (3.5 mph), roughly 43 min.

How Many Miles Is 5,000 Steps?

Q: How many miles is 5,000 steps?

5,000 steps is approximately 2.5 miles for an average adult. The exact distance ranges from 2.1 to 2.5 miles depending on your height and stride length. Taller people cover more ground per step.

Quick Answer

5,000 steps is approximately 2.1 to 2.5 miles for most adults.

Exact distance varies by height · At average height (5'7"): ~2.5 miles · Takes about 50 min at moderate pace

Your Exact Distance

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Step Count

Pace

2.5

miles

4.02

kilometres

50 min

walking time

205

calories

5,000 Steps: What Does That Look Like?

At average stride length, 5,000 steps covers approximately 2.5 miles. At a moderate pace, that walk takes about 50 min and burns roughly 205 calories for a 155 lb adult.

The exact distance depends on your height. A 5'0" person takes more steps per mile (shorter stride), so 5,000 steps covers less ground — about 2.1 miles. A 6'4" person has a longer stride and covers more — closer to 2.5 miles. Use the calculator above with your height for your personal figure.

Want to convert any step count to miles? Use the full steps to miles calculator. Curious how many steps are in a single mile? See our steps in a mile guide.

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