How Long Does It Take to Walk 8 Miles?

Quick Answer
At a moderate walking pace (3.0 mph), it takes 2 hours 40 minutes to walk 8 Miles.
At a brisk pace (3.5 mph): about 137 min  ·  At a leisurely pace (2.0 mph): about 240 min

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2 hours 40 minutes
estimated walking time
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calories burned
16,000
approx. steps
64
city blocks
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Walking 8 Miles: Time by Pace

See how walking speed affects the time it takes to cover 8 Miles.

8 Miles Is Equivalent To...

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~16,000 steps
at average stride length
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12.87 km
in kilometres
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~64 blocks
city blocks
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32 laps
around a standard track

Calories Burned Walking 8 Miles

Estimates based on a moderate pace (3.0 mph) using the MET calorie method.

Walking burns roughly the same calories per mile as running — it just takes a little longer. That's the beauty of it.

What Walking 8 Miles Actually Feels Like

Eight miles is a committed walk. At a moderate pace, you're looking at nearly two and a half to three hours — which requires genuine intention. You're not squeezing this into a lunch break. You're choosing your day around it.

The payoff at this distance is substantial. Eight miles burns approximately 600–800 calories for most adults. It builds significant cardiovascular endurance and leg strength. It earns a proper meal and a legitimate rest. Experienced walkers often describe 8-mile days as "satisfying" in a way that shorter distances aren't — you've genuinely covered ground.

Build up to 8 miles gradually. A good progression: get comfortable at 4 miles, then 6, then 8. Add distance in increments of 15–20% and your body will adapt without complaint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At a moderate pace of 3.0 mph, it takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes to walk 8 Miles. At a brisk pace of 3.5 mph, about 137 minutes. At a leisurely 2.0 mph, around 240 minutes.
Walking 8 Miles at a moderate pace (3.0 mph) burns approximately 656 calories for a 155 lb person. Heavier walkers and brisker paces both increase calorie burn. See the calorie table on this page for estimates across different body weights.
At an average stride length, walking 8 Miles is approximately 16,000 steps. This varies based on height and stride — taller people take fewer steps per mile, shorter people take more.

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