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💡 How Long Does It Take to Mow a Lawn?

Mowing time depends on lawn size and mower type. A push mower covers about 150 sq ft per minute (2,500 sq ft/hr). A riding mower with a 42-inch deck covers 500 sq ft/min (about 1 acre/hr). A commercial zero-turn with a 54-inch deck covers 800 sq ft/min (2+ acres/hr).

Fuel costs per mow are modest — a push mower uses about 0.5 gallons per hour ($2.50/hr). Electric push mowers cost about $0.15/hr in electricity. Riding mowers use 1–1.5 gal/hr ($4–$6/hr). Over a 28-week season, fuel costs add up — a half-acre lot with a push mower costs about $60–$70/season in fuel.