Coyotes can run up to about 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour) in short bursts, with many sources noting speeds in the 35–40 mph range for sustained sprinting. For longer chases or endurance, they typically hold high speeds for brief periods rather than maintaining top sprint for extended distances. This makes them among the faster terrestrial predators relative to many common mammals, though not the fastest overall.
If you’d like, I can summarize how their speed compares to other animals or discuss how coyote speed affects their hunting strategies in different habitats.
