Whole series
Total listening time by speed
| Speed | Total time |
|---|---|
| 0.8× | 62 hr 30 min |
| 1× | 50 hr |
| 1.25× | 40 hr |
| 1.5× | 33 hr 20 min |
| 1.75× | 28 hr 34 min |
| 2× | 25 hr |
| 2.5× | 20 hr |
| 3× | 16 hr 40 min |
Series total · 3 audiobooks
How long are the Lord of the Rings audiobooks?
All 3 Lord of the Rings audiobooks by J.R.R. Tolkien, read by Rob Inglis, total about 50 hours at normal speed. At 1.5× that's about 33 hr 20 min.
Runtimes are approximate and vary slightly by edition. Use the series length calculator with the lengths from your own app for an exact finish date.
| 1. The Fellowship of the Ring | 19 hr |
| 2. The Two Towers | 17 hr |
| 3. The Return of the King | 14 hr |
| Total | 50 hr |
Plan it
Days to finish the series
| Speed | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 1 hr | 1.5 hr | 2 hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1× | 200 | 100 | 67 | 50 | 34 | 25 |
| 1.25× | 160 | 80 | 54 | 40 | 27 | 20 |
| 1.5× | 134 | 67 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 17 |
| 2× | 100 | 50 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 13 |
Common questions
Lord of the Rings audiobook series length, answered
How long are all the Lord of the Rings audiobooks?
All 3 Lord of the Rings audiobooks in the Rob Inglis recording total about 50 hours at normal speed.
How long does it take to listen to the whole Lord of the Rings series at 1.5x?
At 1.5x speed the full series takes about 33 hours and 20 minutes. At 2x it takes about 25 hours.
How many days to finish the Lord of the Rings audiobook series?
At one hour a day and normal speed it takes about 50 days. At 1.5x and an hour a day, about 34 days.
Which Lord of the Rings audiobook is the longest?
The Fellowship of the Ring is the longest at about 19 hours. The Return of the King is the shortest at about 14 hours.