Ever wondered how your speed compares to a train, a cyclist, or a plane at takeoff? Here's a friendly reference to the typical speeds of everyday things — and how to measure your own for free.
Walking and running
- Walking: about 4–6 km/h (2.5–3.7 mph). A brisk walk is around 6–7 km/h.
- Jogging: roughly 8–10 km/h (5–6 mph).
- Running: 10–15 km/h (6–9 mph) for most people; competitive runners go faster.
- Sprinting (elite): short bursts over 35 km/h (22+ mph).
Cycling
- Casual cycling: 15–20 km/h (9–12 mph).
- Fitness/road cycling: 25–32 km/h (16–20 mph).
- Competitive: 35–45 km/h (22–28 mph) on the flat.
Cars and motorcycles
- City driving: 30–60 km/h (19–37 mph).
- Highway/motorway: 90–120 km/h (56–75 mph).
- Motorcycles: similar to cars, with strong acceleration.
Trains
- Local/suburban: 40–80 km/h (25–50 mph).
- Intercity/express: 110–160 km/h (68–100 mph).
- High-speed rail: 250–320 km/h (155–200 mph).
Boats and planes
- Small boats: commonly 10–30 knots (18–56 km/h).
- Commercial planes (cruise): around 900 km/h (560 mph).
- Takeoff speed: roughly 250–290 km/h (155–180 mph).
Measure your own speed
Curious how fast you're going right now — on a walk, a ride, in a car or on a train? The GPS Speedometer shows your real-time speed in km/h, mph or knots, plus your top speed and distance. It's free, works on any phone, and your location never leaves your device.
There are dedicated pages too: cycling, running, train, bike and boat.