How far does the average person walk each day?

The average person takes 7,500 steps per day, according to SnowBrains. America Walks reports that the average person takes 2,000 steps per mile, so the typical person walks 3.75 miles per day. In contrast, sedentary people average only 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day, according to TheWalkingSite.com.

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. America Walks states that brisk walking at a pace over 3.5 miles per hour has been shown to reduce blood pressure, lower body fat, reduce risks of bone fracture and increase high-density lipoprotein. Brisk walking also is associated with lower mortality rates from cancer and cardiovascular disease.