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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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I planned a 5-mile running loop around my neighborhood in minutes. The distance and pace estimate were spot on for my morning run before work.

Sarah K. New runner
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With the isochrone mode, I plan my hikes in no time! I instantly see how far I can go with my available time. GPS tracking keeps me on trail in the Rockies.

Jessica W. Passionate hiker
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We prepared a 25-mile cycling loop with friends and exported the GPX track. Everyone followed the same route on their Garmin without getting lost. Perfect organization!

Mike R. Weekend cyclist
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Before a hike in Shenandoah, I checked the elevation and duration. The route followed real trails, which saved me from unpleasant surprises. Very reliable!

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

David N. 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 compared to figuring it out on the go.

Karen G. Occasional hiker
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By exploring the routes around my area, I discovered great trails I didn’t know about. MapPlanner opened new places for me to explore right in my backyard.

Chris P. Trail discovery
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I keep track of my progress with the history feature. Comparing my running pace and distance over the months keeps me motivated and accountable.

Ashley T. Performance tracking
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For our MTB group ride, we created the route and sent the GPX to everyone. Nobody got separated — the whole group stayed together from start to finish.

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

Lauren 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 scout terrain. It makes route planning super intuitive.

Tyler S. Experienced hiker
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MapPlanner now estimates my times based on my own pace. I know exactly how long my next run will take. Perfect for squeezing in a workout on a tight schedule.

Rachel J. Aspiring runner