Pace Calculator – Calculate Time, Distance & Pace

Calculate your pace, time or distance for running, cycling, walking, hiking and other outdoor activities. Enter any two values and the calculator will work out the third.

You can also use the pace calculator on the MMD map page.

This website tool assists you in swiftly and effortlessly calculating your running pace for various distances. Whether you need to determine your pace for a marathon, calculate the speed needed to hit a personal best in a 5K, or simply find out your average pace during a leisurely jog, our running pace calculator is here to help. Input the distance you ran and the time it took, and the calculator will provide your pace per mile or kilometer, enabling you to track and improve your running performance effectively.

Why Use a Running Pace Calculator?

A running pace calculator can be quite beneficial for runners for several reasons:

1. Training Optimization: By calculating your pace, you can tailor your training more effectively. Whether you’re training for a 5k, half marathon, full marathon, an ultra or just improving your general fitness, knowing your pace can help you set appropriate goals and track your progress.
2. Goal Setting: If you have a specific time goal for a race, a pace calculator helps you understand the pace you need to maintain to achieve that goal. This is particularly useful in longer races where pacing is key to performance.
3. Pacing Strategy: During actual races or long runs, knowing your ideal pace can help you avoid starting too fast and burning out, or starting too slow and not meeting your full potential.
4. Motivation and Feedback: Seeing improvements in your pace over time can be a great motivational tool. It provides tangible evidence of your progress and can help keep you motivated in your training.
5. Injury Prevention: By understanding and sticking to an appropriate pace, you reduce the risk of injury that can come from overexerting yourself.
6. Customization for Conditions: Pace can sometimes adjust for different conditions like altitude, temperature, or running surface, which can be invaluable for training and racing in varied environments.
7. Training Variety: Knowing your pace for different types of runs (like tempo runs, long slow runs, intervals) helps in creating a varied training plan that can improve overall running ability and enjoyment.

In summary, this running pace calculator is a versatile tool that can help runners of all levels to train more effectively, set and achieve goals, prevent injuries, and stay motivated. Enjoy!

Calculate Pace, Time or Distance

Use this pace calculator to work out your pace, time or distance for running, cycling, walking, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Enter any two values — distance, time or pace — and the calculator will work out the missing result for you. You can use it to estimate how long a route will take, calculate your average pace after an activity, or see how far you can travel in a set amount of time.

This calculator is useful for everyday training, race planning, walking routes, bike rides, hikes, fitness goals and general route planning. Whether you want to calculate your running pace per kilometre, estimate your cycling time, check your walking speed or plan a hiking route, this tool gives you a quick and simple answer.

How to Use the Pace Calculator

The pace calculator works by using two known values to calculate the third.

You can calculate:

Pace
Enter your distance and time to calculate your average pace.

Time
Enter your distance and pace to estimate how long the activity will take.

Distance
Enter your time and pace to calculate how far you can travel.

For example, if you know that you walked 5 km in 1 hour, the calculator can work out your walking pace. If you know you want to cycle 40 km at an average speed of 20 km/h, it can estimate your ride time. If you know you can run for 45 minutes at a pace of 6:00 per km, it can calculate your expected distance.

You can use kilometres or miles, depending on how you prefer to measure your activity.

Pace Calculator for Running

Use the running pace calculator to calculate your pace, finish time or distance for training runs, races and fitness goals.

Runners usually measure pace in minutes per kilometre or minutes per mile. For example, a pace of 5:30 per km means it takes you 5 minutes and 30 seconds to run one kilometre.

This calculator can help you plan or review:

5K runs
10K runs
Half marathons
Marathons
Trail runs
Training sessions
Recovery runs
Long-distance runs

For example, you can enter your target distance and goal time to find the pace you need to maintain. You can also enter your pace and distance to estimate your finish time.

This is useful if you are preparing for a race, setting a new personal best, or simply trying to understand your current running fitness.

Pace Calculator for Cycling

Cyclists can use this calculator to estimate ride time, average speed, pace or distance.

Cycling is often measured using speed, such as kilometres per hour or miles per hour, but pace can also be useful when comparing time across a set distance. For example, if you cycle 20 km in 1 hour, your average speed is 20 km/h.

Use the cycling pace calculator to plan:

Short bike rides
Road cycling routes
Mountain bike trails
Commuting times
Long-distance rides
Training sessions
Weekend routes

You can enter your planned route distance and expected pace or speed to estimate how long the ride will take. You can also enter your ride time and distance to calculate your average speed.

This is helpful when planning a cycling route, comparing previous rides, or estimating how much time you need for a specific distance.

Pace Calculator for Walking

Use the walking pace calculator to estimate how long a walk will take, calculate your average walking pace, or work out how far you can walk in a set amount of time.

Walking pace is useful for fitness walks, daily step goals, outdoor routes, commuting, events and general route planning. A comfortable walking pace is different for everyone and can depend on fitness, terrain, weather and elevation.

You can use this calculator to plan:

Daily walks
Fitness walks
Walking routes
Park walks
Charity walks
Commuting routes
Long-distance walks

For example, if you want to know how long a 6 km walk will take, enter the distance and your expected pace. If you completed a walk and want to know your average pace, enter the distance and time.

This makes it easier to plan realistic walking routes and understand your progress over time.

Pace Calculator for Hiking

Use the hiking pace calculator to estimate route time, distance or pace for hikes and outdoor adventures.

Hiking pace can vary more than running, cycling or walking because the terrain has a bigger impact. Steep climbs, rough trails, loose ground, elevation gain, weather and rest stops can all affect how long a hike takes.

This calculator can help you estimate:

Hiking time
Route distance
Average hiking pace
Trail walking speed
Time needed for longer routes
Distance you can cover in a set time

For example, if you are planning a 12 km hike and expect to move at 4 km/h, the calculator can estimate your moving time. For difficult hikes, it is a good idea to allow extra time for elevation, breaks, navigation and changing trail conditions.

Use the result as a helpful guide when planning your hike, but always consider the difficulty of the route and your own fitness level.

Pace, Speed, Time and Distance Formulas

The calculator uses simple pace, speed, time and distance formulas.

Pace = Time ÷ Distance

Pace shows how long it takes to cover one unit of distance, such as one kilometre or one mile.

Example:

30 minutes ÷ 5 km = 6:00 per km

Time = Pace × Distance

Time shows how long an activity will take based on your pace and distance.

Example:

6:00 per km × 10 km = 60 minutes

Distance = Time ÷ Pace

Distance shows how far you can travel in a set amount of time.

Example:

60 minutes ÷ 6:00 per km = 10 km

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Speed shows how much distance you cover in a set amount of time, usually shown as kilometres per hour or miles per hour.

Example:

20 km ÷ 1 hour = 20 km/h

Pace and speed are closely related, but they are shown differently. Runners often use pace, while cyclists usually use speed. Walkers and hikers may use either, depending on the activity.

Common Pace and Speed Examples

Here are some common pace and speed examples for running, cycling, walking and hiking.

These examples are only a guide. Your actual pace or speed may change depending on fitness, terrain, elevation, weather and route conditions.

Pace per Kilometre vs Pace per Mile

Pace can be shown as pace per kilometre or pace per mile.

Pace per kilometre shows how long it takes to cover one kilometre. This is commonly used in countries that use the metric system.

Example:

5:30 per km

This means each kilometre takes 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Pace per mile shows how long it takes to cover one mile. This is commonly used in countries that measure distance in miles.

Example:

8:51 per mile

This means each mile takes 8 minutes and 51 seconds.

The same effort can be shown in either format. For example, a pace of 5:30 per km is roughly equal to 8:51 per mile.

If you are following a training plan, race goal or route distance, make sure you use the correct unit so your pace, time and distance calculations are accurate.

Plan Your Route With Map My Distance

Once you know your target pace, time or distance, you can use Map My Distance to plan your route on an interactive map.

Map My Distance lets you draw routes for running, cycling, walking, hiking and other outdoor activities. You can measure your route distance, add waypoints, view elevation, mark points of interest and save or share your routes.

This is useful when you want to:

Plan a running route
Map a cycling route
Measure a walking route
Estimate a hiking distance
Check elevation before you go
Create and save outdoor routes
Share routes with others

Use the pace calculator to work out your target time, pace or distance, then plan your route with Map My Distance so you know exactly where you are going.

Frequently Asked Questions

30 minutes ÷ 5 km = 6:00 per km

6:00 per km × 10 km = 60 minutes

60 minutes ÷ 6:00 per km = 10 km