Coyotes can run at speeds around 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour)
for short bursts, with typical chasing speeds often in the 20–30 mph (32–48
km/h) range for longer pursuits. They are built for stamina and agility, not
just raw top speed, which helps them close gaps and maneuver through rough
terrain during hunts. If you’d like, I can pull up the latest sources or
summarize how researchers measure coyote speeds in the wild. Citations:
