Walking 10,000 steps typically takes between about 70 to 100 minutes for most people. This estimate assumes an average walking pace of around 20 minutes per mile, with roughly 2,000 steps per mile, translating to about 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes) to complete 10,000 steps

. The exact time depends on several factors including:

• Walking pace/cadence:
  • At 100 steps per minute (a moderate pace), it takes about 100 minutes.
  • At a faster pace of 120-130 steps per minute, it can take between 75 to 83 minutes (1 hour 15 to 1 hour 23 minutes)

* Slower walking (e.g., 30-minute mile pace) can extend the time to 150 minutes (2.5 hours)

• Individual characteristics:
  Stride length, height, age, fitness level, and terrain all influence the time needed. For example, walking uphill or on rough terrain takes longer than walking on flat, smooth surfaces

• Purpose of walking:
  Leisurely walking may take longer (up to 2 hours or more), while brisk walking aimed at fitness can shorten the time

In summary, for an average adult walking at a moderate pace, expect roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes to walk 10,000 steps. Walking faster can reduce this to about 75 minutes, while a slow pace may extend it beyond 2 hours