How did you travel in the Middle Ages?
How did you travel in the Middle Ages? Given the inevitable damage of weather and use, it was in many ways easier to travel long distances by horseback than by cart, carriage, or other wheeled vehicle. Men in particular would only ride in a wagon if old or sick—and a wealthy person who could not ride would likely travel in a litter, borne by two horses.
How far could a medieval person travel in a day?
Overall, I would say that the expected travel distance per day, in summer, in the good parts of England or France or Germany would be: Travel on foot, with luggage: 15 km / 9 miles. (75 km / 46 miles per week) Travel on foot, minimum luggage: 20-22 km / 12.5-14 miles.