within/in walking distance

phrase

: not very far : close enough to reach by walking

Her house is within walking distance.

—often + of

Her job is within walking distance of her school.

Examples of within/in walking distance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep in mind a visit to the park also puts you in walking distance to New Haven famous pizza row, including Pepe’s, Sally’s and more. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026

Where to Stay Reopened in 2024 after an extensive glow-up, Hotel Sylva is a boutique property ideally situated at the end of Main Street, and within walking distance of shopping and dining. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026

Southport also has several historic bed and breakfasts within walking distance of shops and restaurants. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

The neighborhood/area The Maybourne is centrally located in Beverly Hills within walking distance to luxury shopping, a beautiful public park, and restaurants like Sugarfish, Avra, and Spago. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026

Sky Rock Sedona is a modern, 109-room boutique hotel right in the heart of town, within walking distance to many hiking trails. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026

Bringing in services Despite the new residential construction, few amenities remain within walking distance of the River District’s largest housing complexes. — Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026

Like the vice mayor, Powell has said that traffic and parking should not be an issue because the park is intended for people who live within walking distance to the park. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs. — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026