Walking Distance Calculator

Calculate walking distance between any locations with Distance Map. Whether you’re planning your daily commute, a city sightseeing tour, or measuring a walking workout, get accurate distances based on real walking paths.

Calculate Walking Distance Two Ways

1. Drop Pins Along Your Route

For complete control, drop pins along the exact path you’ll walk. Distance Map measures the cumulative distance as you add each point. This is perfect when you know the specific path you want to take.

2. Use the Walking Route Planner

Just pick a start and end point, and Distance Map calculates the optimal walking route along real pedestrian paths. Add multiple stops for tours and multi-destination walks.

Why Walking Distance Matters

Daily commute — Knowing the exact walking distance to work or school helps you plan your time. Distance Map gives you accurate estimates so you’re never late.

Sightseeing & tourism — Planning a walking tour of a new city? Map out your route to see total distance and decide whether it’s manageable.

Walking workouts — Track your daily walks, set distance goals, and plan new routes for variety. Save your favourite routes for next time.

Real estate — Walking distance to amenities is a key factor in property decisions. Measure walking distance to schools, shops, parks, and transit.

Step counting — Roughly 1 km = 1,300 steps for the average walker. Use Distance Map to plan routes that hit your daily step goal.

Walking Distance vs. Driving Distance

Walking distance is often shorter than driving distance because:

• Pedestrians can use shortcuts unavailable to cars (footpaths, alleys, parks)
• Walking routes ignore one-way streets and traffic restrictions
• Cars have to follow longer detours around pedestrian-only zones

Distance Map calculates both — use the route planner to compare walking and driving routes for the same trip.

Average Walking Speeds

Use these speeds to estimate how long your planned walking route will take.

Get Distance Tool

Download Distance Tool for iOS and start measuring in seconds.