How many steps is 10 miles?
Walking 10 miles takes about 22,870 steps for an average adult of 5′7″, and anywhere from 20,700 to 24,700 depending on your height and pace.
Steps in 10 miles by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 25,510 | 16.09 km |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 24,290 | 16.09 km |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 23,190 | 16.09 km |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 22,180 | 16.09 km |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 21,260 | 16.09 km |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 20,410 | 16.09 km |
Step length estimated as 41.4% of height at a normal walking pace. Running roughly halves the step count.
Making 10 miles part of your day
10 miles is a proper hike or a long training walk. Build up to it by adding about a mile a week to your longest walk, wear broken-in shoes, and carry water on warm days.
Enter your own height in the steps to miles converter for an exact figure, or plan a pace with the walking time calculator.
Questions people ask
How many steps is 10 miles?
About 22,870 steps for an average 5′7″ adult, and between roughly 20,700 and 24,700 steps for heights from 6′2″ down to 5′2″.
How long does it take to walk 10 miles?
About 3 h 20 min at an average 3 mph, or 2 h 51 min at a brisk 3.5 mph.
How many calories does walking 10 miles burn?
About 875 kcal for a 75 kg (165 lb) person at 3 mph. As a rough rule, walking burns about 0.5 to 0.7 kcal per pound of body weight per mile at normal speeds.