Walking 5 miles burns approximately 325 to 600 calories, making it a highly effective calorie-burning activity. A 5-mile walk takes about 75-100 minutes and provides substantial cardiovascular and weight management benefits that rival many gym workouts.
Calories Burned Walking 5 Miles
By body weight (at 3.5 mph)
5-Mile Walk Calorie Comparison
Walking 5 miles burns roughly the same calories as 45 minutes of cycling, 30 minutes of swimming, or a 3-mile run. The advantage of walking is lower impact on joints while still achieving significant calorie expenditure. A 180-pound person burns about 485 calories in a 5-mile walk.
Factors That Increase Your Burn
- Terrain: Hilly routes can increase calorie burn by 30-50%
- Pace: Walking at 4.0+ mph burns significantly more than 3.0 mph
- Surface: Walking on sand burns up to 50% more calories than pavement
- Temperature: Walking in cold weather slightly increases calorie burn as your body works to stay warm
Calculate your exact 5-mile calorie burn with our Walking Benchmark Calculator.