How Fast Can House Cats Run? Discover Top Speeds and Compare to Other Cats

Red (orange) and white tabby domestic cat
Hisashi from Japan / CC BY-SA 2.0

Written by Lisa Bohler

Published: October 10, 2023

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How fast can house cats run? The average house cat can run at 20 to 25 mph speeds, depending on their breed, size, age, and weight. A house cat in perfect condition can reach a top speed of 30 mph. That is only six mph slower than a leopard.

Comparison Speeds of House Cats to Other Cats

BreedTop Speed
Housecat 30 mph
Cheetah70 mph
Lion46 mph
Cougar50 mph
Tiger40 mph
Leopard36 mph


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Lisa Bohler

Lisa Bohler is a writer for A-Z Animals, where her primary focus is on mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Lisa has been writing and researching animals for over 12 years and holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and Creative Writing from Liberty University, which she earned in 2021. A resident of Texas, Lisa enjoys fishing, gardening, and caring for the animals on her small hobby farm.

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