Cyclists usually think in speed, but pace (minutes per km or mile) makes it easy to plan a long ride or the bike leg of a triathlon.
How to use the Bike Pace Calculator
- Distance
- Custom distance
- Riding time – hours
- minutes
- seconds
Results update as you type, every field has its own unit menu, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Choose the distance (or enter your own) and the riding time.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Distance | Choose one: 10 km, 20 km, 40 km (Olympic triathlon), 50 km … |
| Custom distance | Units: km, mi, m, yd |
| Riding time – hours | A number |
| minutes | A number |
| seconds | A number |
What each result means
- Average speed = [d]÷([Riding time – hours]×3600 + [minutes]×60 + [seconds])
- Pace per km = ([Riding time – hours]×3600 + [minutes]×60 + [seconds])÷60÷([d]÷1000)
- Pace per mile = ([Riding time – hours]×3600 + [minutes]×60 + [seconds])÷60÷([d]÷1609.344)
Example values
How the main result changes when Custom distance changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Custom distance (km) | Average speed (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 30 | 28.57 |
| 45 | 28.57 |
| 60 | 28.57 |
| 75 | 28.57 |
| 90 | 28.57 |
| 120 | 28.57 |
Formula
Speed = distance ÷ time · Pace = time ÷ distance
Worked example
Inputs — Distance: 100 km; Riding time – hours: 3; minutes: 30; seconds: 0.
Results — Average speed = 28.57 km/h; Pace per km = 2:06; Pace per mile = 3:23.
Key terms
- Pace
- Time per unit of distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good average cycling speed?
20–25 km/h for recreational riders; 30+ km/h for strong club riders.
How long does 100 km take?
Around 4 hours at 25 km/h, plus stops.
Does pace include stops?
Only if you include them in the time.
What is a century ride?
100 miles (161 km) in one day.