Free Online Route Planner for Running, Walking, Hiking & Cycling
Plan your next adventure with Map My Distance, a free online route planner for running, walking, hiking and cycling.
Create custom routes directly on an interactive map, measure distances in kilometres or miles, and explore elevation profiles before you head out.
Whether you’re planning a short walk, a weekend running route, a mountain hike or a long-distance cycle, MMD makes it easy to map your route, save your favourites and share your adventures with others.
Plan custom routes · Measure distance and elevation · Save and share your adventures
Routes for Every Adventure
One route planner, endless places to explore.
Plan routes for your favorite outdoor activities. From everyday training sessions to long-distance adventures, Map My Distance helps you easily plan routes online and understand where you’re going before you set off.
Running Route Planner
Create running routes for training, races and everyday runs. Measure distance, explore new roads and trails, and plan routes to match your running goals.
Walking Route Planner
Measure walking distances, create scenic routes and explore new places. Perfect for everyday walks, fitness goals and discovering your local area.
Hiking Route Planner
Plan hiking trails and adventures with detailed distance measurements and elevation profiles. Study the climbs and descents before heading to the trail.
Cycling Route Planner
Create road cycling, gravel and other cycling routes. Measure distances, check elevation and prepare for your next ride or cycling adventure.
Once you’ve measured your route, use the Pace Calculator to estimate how long it’ll take at your usual pace. If you have a goal time, find the pace you’ll need per kilometer or mile.
How to Plan a Route Online for Free
Create your next route in just a few simple steps.
Choose Your Starting Point
Open the Map My Distance route planner and search for a location or move around the map to find where you want to begin.
Draw & Measure a Route
Add points along roads, paths and trails to create your route. Watch the distance update automatically and explore the elevation profile.
Save, Share or Explore
Save your favorite routes, share them with friends or return later to make changes. Export your routes as GPX files with MMD Pro.
Powerful Route Planning Features
Everything you need to plan, measure and organise your routes in one easy-to-use tool.
Create Custom Routes
Choose your starting point and build routes directly on the map. Explore roads, paths and trails, add waypoints and adjust your route until you’re happy with where it goes.
View Elevation Profiles
Understand the hills along your route before you go. View the elevation profile to identify major climbs and descents, helping you prepare for challenging terrain.
Share Routes With Others
Share planned routes with friends, running groups, walking clubs and fellow adventurers. Make it easier for everyone to see where you’re going and how far you’ll travel.
Measure Route Distance
See your route’s total distance as you plan. Switch between kilometres and miles, adjust your route and create routes for specific training distances or outdoor adventures.
Save and Organize Routes
Create an account to save your favorite routes and revisit them anytime. Organize routes into folders to keep your running, walking, hiking and cycling adventures saved.
Export GPX Routes
Take your planned routes beyond the map. With MMD Pro, export saved routes as GPX files for use with compatible GPS watches, cycling computers and navigation apps.
Get More With MMD Pro
More routes. More detail. More freedom to explore.
Take your route planning further with MMD Pro.
Unlock more powerful tools designed for runners, hikers, walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who want more from their adventures.
Route Planning Guides, Outdoor Tips & Adventures
Practical advice, training guides and inspiration to help you plan, train and enjoy your next adventure.
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Map My Distance vs Strava: Planning Routes vs Tracking Runs
Discover how Map My Distance differs from Strava. Plan running routes for free, share routes with friends and save your best running achievements.
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How to Export a Running Route as a GPX File
Want to use a planned running route on your GPS watch or another navigation app? Learn what a GPX file is, how to create a route online, and how to export your route from Map My Distance.
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How to Track Running Achievements, PBs and Your Best Runs
Learn how to track running achievements, PBs and your best runs. Save your biggest milestones, favorite races and memorable routes in one place with Map My Distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Map My Distance and the route planner.
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Ready to Plan Your Next Route?
Your next adventure starts with a route.
Create running, walking, hiking and cycling routes online with Map My Distance. Measure distances, explore elevation profiles, save your favourites and share your adventures.
Start planning for free and discover where your next route could take you.