How many steps is 8 miles?
Walking 8 miles takes about 18,290 steps for an average adult of 5′7″, and anywhere from 16,500 to 19,700 depending on your height and pace.
Steps in 8 miles by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 20,410 | 12.87 km |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 19,430 | 12.87 km |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 18,550 | 12.87 km |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 17,740 | 12.87 km |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 17,000 | 12.87 km |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 16,320 | 12.87 km |
Step length estimated as 41.4% of height at a normal walking pace. Running roughly halves the step count.
Making 8 miles part of your day
8 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 8 miles?
About 18,290 steps for an average 5′7″ adult, and between roughly 16,500 and 19,700 steps for heights from 6′2″ down to 5′2″.
How long does it take to walk 8 miles?
About 2 h 40 min at an average 3 mph, or 2 h 17 min at a brisk 3.5 mph.
How many calories does walking 8 miles burn?
About 700 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.