How fast is a sloth in kilometers?

Sloths are notoriously slow movers, typically traveling at a speed of about 0.24 kilometers per hour (0.15 miles per hour) when on the ground. In trees, they can move slightly faster, averaging around 0.5 to 0.7 kilometers per hour. Their slow pace is an adaptation to their low-energy diet of leaves and helps them avoid detection by predators.