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First version of MapPlanner!

Published on May 14, 2021

Welcome on MapPlanner :)

We're are proud to present you the first version of MapPlanner, the online tool to calculate the distance covered of all your activities (runs, jogs, hikes or bike rides).

Let's discover all the functionnalities of MapPlanner.

 

Calculate distance of your route

Whether you are jogging, biking or hiking, you can quickly and easily determine the distance covered by your route:

https://www.map-planner.com

First, select on the map your start point or enter an address, city, region, ... and draw your route. Automatically, the route will follow the road and calculate the distance traveled between the 2 last map points.

Then enter the time to calculate your average speed and know your performance.

Last but not least, the associated elevation profile well be calculated.

 

Plan your own route

MapPlanner helps you calculate distances, elevation, duration and plan your hikes, runs and bike rides on an interactive map.

  • Automatic distance & elevation calculation
  • Topographic, satellite maps
  • GPX/KML export for your GPS
  • Real-time GPS tracking

Plan and save your route

Do you want to know in advance how long it will take you to get there? Let's go and plan your route:

https://www.map-planner.com/rides/plan

As with the distance calculation, you can estimate in advance the expected time or the average speed of your route.
You can also take into account the difficulty of the route thanks to the difference in altitude.

 

Follow your performance

Once you have entered your routes or activities, you can follow your progress and the evolution of your performance over time.

For each type of route (running, cycling or hiking), the time taken, the average speed and the distance covered will be displayed according to the data of your routes.

Nothing could be easier than to follow your performance over time!

 

Improvements / Questions

You have ideas on how to improve our tools? Don't hesitate to leave us a message.

 

MapPlanner team.

Try all features for free

Get 7 days of free trial with full access to all Explorer features. No commitment — discover route planning, GPS tracking, unlimited exports and much more.

  • Unlimited route planning
  • Real-time GPS position
  • Unlimited GPX/KML/FIT exports
  • Import files from your GPS devices

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What our Explorer users say

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Thanks to MapPlanner, I planned an 8 km jogging route around my home in just a few minutes. The distance and estimated time were perfect for my morning run before work.

Claire M. New jogger
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With the isochrone mode, I can plan my hikes in no time! I instantly see where I can go with my available time. The GPS tracking is great to make sure I never get lost in the mountains.

Marie L. Passionate hiker
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We prepared a 40 km cycling loop with friends and exported the GPX track. Everyone followed the same route on their watch without getting lost. Perfect organization!

Julien R. Sunday bike ride
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Before a forest hike, I checked the elevation and duration. The route followed real trails, which saved me from unpleasant surprises. Very reliable!

Sophie L. Beginner hiker
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I wanted an easy walk for my kids. I set a short maximum distance and MapPlanner helped me create the perfect loop. We had a wonderful family moment.

Nicolas D. Family outing
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I love planning my outings in advance. I saved several routes for the weekends. It saves me so much time.

Martine G. Occasional hiker
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By exploring the routes around my home, I discovered great paths I didn’t know at all. MapPlanner opened new areas for me to explore.

Olivier P. Route discovery
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I keep an eye on my progress thanks to the history feature. I compare my running speed and distance over the months — it’s motivating!

Anaïs T. Performance tracking
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For our MTB club outing, we created the route and sent the GPX to everyone. Result: no one got separated, the whole group stayed together from start to finish.

Romain B. Club activity
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I love taking photos while hiking. MapPlanner automatically places my pictures on the map. It’s fantastic to review the route and share it with friends.

Laetitia F. Discovery outing
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Depending on the activity, I switch the map style: topo for the mountains, street for the city, satellite to spot areas. It makes preparation super intuitive.

Hugo S. Experienced hiker
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MapPlanner now estimates my times based on my own pace. I know exactly how long my next outing will take. Perfect for last-minute planning.

Isabelle J. Aspiring jogger