Cycling Speed Calculator
Find your average speed from a ride, how long a route will take at your usual speed, or how far you'll get in the time you have.
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Enter two of distance, time and speed to work out the third.
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How to use it
- Choose km or miles, then what you want to work out. Speed, time or distance.
- Enter the other two values. Type time as h:mm:ss, for example 1:45:00.
- Read the result and the riding time for common distances at that speed.
How it's calculated
The three formulas. Speed, time and distance are linked:
- speed = distance ÷ time
- time = distance ÷ speed
- distance = speed × time
Time is in hours here, so 1:30:00 is 1.5 hours. A 60 km ride at 24 km/h takes 60 ÷ 24 = 2.5 hours, or 2:30:00.
Units. One mile is 1.609344 km, so mph × 1.609 gives km/h.
Limits. An average hides a lot: climbs, descents, wind and stops all change your speed along the way. For planning a route, add time for stops and hills.
Sources
- Speed = distance ÷ time. Standard kinematics; unit conversions use the international mile (1.609344 km).
Questions
How do I work out my average cycling speed?
Divide the distance by the time in hours. 40 km in 1 hour 36 minutes is 40 ÷ 1.6 = 25 km/h.
Should I use moving time or elapsed time?
Moving time gives your riding speed, which is what most cyclists compare. Elapsed time, with stops at lights and cafés, tells you how long a whole ride really takes.
What is a good average speed on a road bike?
It depends far more on terrain, wind, traffic and group riding than on fitness alone, so compare yourself with your own rides on the same route rather than a single number.
How many calories does cycling burn?
It depends on your speed and weight. Use the Calories Burned Calculator, which has cycling at several speeds and stationary bike wattages.
Updated November 9, 2026.