How many steps is 5 miles?
Walking 5 miles takes about 11,430 steps for an average adult of 5′7″, and anywhere from 10,300 to 12,300 depending on your height and pace.
Steps in 5 miles by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 12,750 | 8.05 km |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 12,150 | 8.05 km |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 11,590 | 8.05 km |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 11,090 | 8.05 km |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 10,630 | 8.05 km |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 10,200 | 8.05 km |
Step length estimated as 41.4% of height at a normal walking pace. Running roughly halves the step count.
Making 5 miles part of your day
At 5 miles you're covering most or all of a typical 7,000 to 10,000 step daily goal in a single walk. Split it into two walks if an hour-plus in one go is hard to schedule.
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 5 miles?
About 11,430 steps for an average 5′7″ adult, and between roughly 10,300 and 12,300 steps for heights from 6′2″ down to 5′2″.
How long does it take to walk 5 miles?
About 1 h 40 min at an average 3 mph, or 1 h 26 min at a brisk 3.5 mph.
How many calories does walking 5 miles burn?
About 435 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.