Pace Calculator

Turn a distance and a time into a pace. Enter the miles you covered and the minutes it took, and get your pace in minutes per mile plus your speed in miles per hour.

Pace from distance and time
mi
min
Pace
Pace15 min/mi
Speed4 mph
Quick answer
Pace is just time divided by distance. Cover 3 miles in 45 minutes and your pace is 15 minutes per mile, which is a speed of 4 mph. A shorter minutes-per-mile figure means you are moving faster. To flip pace back into speed, divide 60 by the minutes per mile.

How it works

pace (min/mile) = time (min) ÷ distance (miles)speed (mph) = distance ÷ (time ÷ 60)
time
how long you were moving, in minutes
distance
how far you went, in miles
pace
minutes it takes to cover one mile

Pace and speed describe the same effort two ways: pace counts minutes per mile, speed counts miles per hour. A 15 min/mile pace and a 4 mph speed are identical.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my pace?

Divide your time in minutes by the distance in miles. 45 minutes over 3 miles is a 15 min/mile pace.

What is a good walking pace?

A brisk walk is around 15 to 17 minutes per mile, roughly 3.5 to 4 mph.

How do I turn pace into speed?

Divide 60 by your minutes per mile. A 15 min/mile pace is 60 ÷ 15, or 4 mph.

What pace is a 20-minute mile?

A 20-minute mile is 3 mph, an easy strolling pace.

Does this work for running?

Yes, the same maths applies. For race projections and a min/km line, use the running pace calculator.