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Hiking Time Calculator

Enter the total route distance and cumulative uphill gain. Compare a simple Naismith-style baseline with a pace you choose, then add planned rest breaks.

A planning estimate, not a route-specific prediction. It does not model descent, terrain, surface, weather, navigation stops, fitness, load, altitude, or trail conditions. The total distance should cover the whole outing; uphill gain means cumulative ascent, not net elevation change. Add a personal safety margin and check local trail conditions.

How does this hiking time estimate work?

Moving time is total distance divided by your chosen pace. The Naismith-style baseline uses 5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of cumulative ascent. Custom mode uses your entered pace and climb allowance. Planned breaks are added separately.

Frequently asked questions

How does this hiking time estimate work?

Moving time is total distance divided by your chosen pace. The Naismith-style baseline uses 5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of cumulative ascent. Custom mode uses your entered pace and climb allowance. Planned breaks are added separately.

Is my route uploaded or saved?

No. The estimate runs in this browser and your route inputs are not uploaded or saved.

What pace does the Naismith-style baseline use?

It uses 5 km/h for distance plus 10 minutes for every 100 m of cumulative uphill ascent. This traditional rule is only a simple baseline, not a guarantee for a particular trail or hiker.

Does the estimate include downhill terrain and trail difficulty?

No. It accounts for distance, cumulative ascent, the selected pace and planned breaks. It does not model descent, rough surfaces, technical terrain, weather, stops, fitness, altitude or trail conditions.

Should I enter one-way distance or the full outing?

Enter the total distance for the entire outing. For an out-and-back hike, include both directions in the distance and enter cumulative uphill gain for the full planned outing.