MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE OREGON TRAIL WESTWARD MIGRATION TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN
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30 mph
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10 mph
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15 mph
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12 mph
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Detailed explanation-1: -The covered wagon made 8 to 20 miles per day depending upon weather, roadway conditions and the health of the travelers. It could take up to six months or longer to reach their destination.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some can reach 18-20 mph. This is important to remember if you’re passing a horse and buggy.
Detailed explanation-3: -The average speed of the horses was about 5-7 miles per hour, and between 40-65 miles could be covered in an awfully long day. Glass windows on a stagecoach were not usually installed due to the constant rocking and rattling on uneven roads.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stagecoaches covered up to 60-70 miles per day (more usually half this), but they changed horses frequently, each team only doing 15 miles per day. They also went faster, averaging 5-8mph. And in detail answer to your question: In ONE hour a 2-horse, 4-person carriage could travel about 15-20 miles.