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Calendar Alert "Time to Leave" is stuck on Walking time

Ever since I got home from Europe a couple months ago, where we did walk to a lot of places, all of my alerts are calculated based on walking time. So, just a minute ago, I got alerted that it was time to leave to get my kids to soccer practice, because it was going to take 2 hours + to walk there.


I set the Alert on my events to "Time to Leave". I don't use the "Travel Time" option.


How do I get my phone to start using drive time for my alerts again?

iPhone XS

Posted on Aug 29, 2022 2:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2022 1:29 PM

Yes, I have to switch the transportation method every time now to the Car. I don't live in an area with much public transit, so that is not the option I use. The calendar alerts have still been using walking time.


I found the answer though:

In Settings, under Maps, there is "Preferred Type of Travel". That was selected as Walking. I've updated to Driving.

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Aug 31, 2022 1:29 PM in response to hc1111

Yes, I have to switch the transportation method every time now to the Car. I don't live in an area with much public transit, so that is not the option I use. The calendar alerts have still been using walking time.


I found the answer though:

In Settings, under Maps, there is "Preferred Type of Travel". That was selected as Walking. I've updated to Driving.

Aug 30, 2022 12:57 PM in response to Jeeper83

Hey there Jeeper83,


Have you tried changing the travel method since noticing it only showing walking time? If not, give this a try next and check to see if the issue persists. To change travel method, use the steps below after opening the Maps app:


1. Do one of the following:

• Say something like “Hey Siri, give me transit directions to the Ferry Building.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Note: Siri transit directions aren’t available in all countries or regions.
• Tap your destination (such as a search result in Maps or a landmark on a map), or touch and hold anywhere on the map, then tap the directions button.

2. When a suggested route appears, you can do any of the following:
Switch to transit directions: If transit isn’t your default mode of travel, tap the Transit button to see a suggested transit route.
Choose a future departure or arrival time: Tap Leaving Now (near the top of the route card), select a time or date for departure or arrival, then tap Done.
Select which transit method you prefer: Scroll to the bottom of the route card, then select your preferences.


For additional details: Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support


Take care!


Calendar Alert "Time to Leave" is stuck on Walking time

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