Drive Time Calculator
How long will your drive take? Enter the distance, your average speed, and any planned stops to get a realistic trip duration. Works with both miles and kilometers, so you can plan road trips in any country.
The basic formula is Time = Distance / Speed. This calculator also factors in rest stops so your estimate reflects real-world driving.
Tips for estimating average speed:
- Highway driving: 60-70 mph (95-115 km/h) is realistic for US interstates, accounting for traffic and speed variation
- Mixed highway and city: 40-50 mph (65-80 km/h)
- City driving only: 20-30 mph (30-50 km/h)
- Rural two-lane roads: 45-55 mph (70-90 km/h)
When to plan stops:
- Every 2 hours or 100-150 miles to stay alert
- Gas stops roughly every 250-350 miles depending on your vehicle
- Meal stops add 30-45 minutes each