How many steps in 5 miles?
5 miles is about 11,985 steps for an average woman (5′4″) and 11,063 steps for an average man (5′9″) at a normal walking pace. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
5 miles is
11,421steps
= 8.05 km
- Time
- 1 h 40 min
- Calories burned
- 527 kcal
- Steps per mile
- 2,284
- Steps per km
- 1,419
- Step length
- 27.7 in70 cm
Common distances
1 mile
2,284 steps
5K
7,097 steps
10K
14,194 steps
Half marathon
29,945 steps
Marathon
59,890 steps
Steps in 5 miles by height
| Height | Woman | Man |
|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ · 147 cm | 13,225 | 13,162 |
| 5′0″ · 152 cm | 12,785 | 12,723 |
| 5′2″ · 157 cm | 12,372 | 12,312 |
| 5′4″ · 163 cm | 11,985 | 11,928 |
| 5′6″ · 168 cm | 11,622 | 11,566 |
| 5′8″ · 173 cm | 11,280 | 11,226 |
| 5′10″ · 178 cm | 10,958 | 10,905 |
| 6′0″ · 183 cm | 10,654 | 10,602 |
| 6′2″ · 188 cm | 10,366 | 10,316 |
| 6′4″ · 193 cm | 10,093 | 10,044 |
| 6′6″ · 198 cm | 9,834 | 9,787 |
Steps and time for 5 miles by pace
| Pace | Speed | Steps | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroll | 2 mph | 13,040 | 2 h 30 min |
| Average | 3 mph | 11,420 | 1 h 40 min |
| Brisk | 3.5 mph | 10,570 | 1 h 26 min |
| Fast | 4 mph | 9,890 | 1 h 15 min |
| Jog | 5 mph | 9,910 | 1 h |
| Run | 6 mph | 8,480 | 50 min |
Calories burned walking 5 miles
| Weight | Stroll · 2 mph | Average · 3 mph | Brisk · 3.5 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb · 54 kg | 415 | 372 | 372 |
| 150 lb · 68 kg | 518 | 465 | 465 |
| 180 lb · 82 kg | 622 | 558 | 558 |
| 210 lb · 95 kg | 725 | 651 | 651 |
| 240 lb · 109 kg | 829 | 744 | 744 |
| 270 lb · 122 kg | 933 | 836 | 837 |
How many steps in 5 miles?
Most adults take about 11,100 to 12,000 steps to walk 5 miles. Five miles clears the classic 10,000-step goal for almost everyone, and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes at a normal pace. If you've got the time, it's a very complete walk. You'd have to be about 6′4″ for 5 miles to take exactly 10,000 steps.
Height is the main reason the number moves. You can find your row in the chart above, or enter your height in the calculator. For other distances, use the miles to steps calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk 5 miles?
About 1 hour 40 minutes at 3 mph, 1 hour 26 minutes at a brisk 3.5 mph and 2 hours 30 minutes at a 2 mph stroll.
How many calories does walking 5 miles burn?
About 460 at 150 lb and 620 at 200 lb, at a normal pace on flat ground.
How many km is 5 miles?
8.05 km.
How many steps is 5 miles when running?
Fewer, because running steps are longer: roughly 8,500 at 6 mph for a 5′7″ adult. Running figures are estimates.
Sources
- Sekiya, Nagasaki et al. (1996). The invariant relationship between step length and step rate during free walking. Journal of Human Movement Studies 30:241-257.
- CDC NHANES 2015-2018: mean height of US adults (men 175.4 cm, women 161.3 cm).
- Ludlow & Weyand (2016). Energy expenditure during level human walking. Journal of Applied Physiology 120:481-494.
By Niks. Updated . Figures are estimates for healthy adults, not medical advice. How we calculate.