How Long Does It Take to Walk 20 km?
Walking 20 km at 5 km/h takes approximately 4 hours.
How to use this tool
- Enter the distance you plan to walk in kilometres.
- Enter your typical walking pace — the average adult walks at 4–5 km/h.
- The calculator returns walking time in hours and minutes.
A 20 km hike at 5 km/h requires about 4 hours of walking time, not counting rest breaks.
Frequently asked questions
- How fast is the average walking pace?
- The average adult walking pace is 4–5 km/h (2.5–3.1 mph). Brisk walking is 5–6 km/h. Elderly adults may walk at 3–4 km/h.
- How long does it take to walk 1 km?
- At a typical pace of 5 km/h, 1 km takes 12 minutes. At 4 km/h, it takes 15 minutes.