Cincinnati to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.2 miles 467.1 km · straight line
362.8 miles estimated 583.9 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Pekin?

The distance from Cincinnati to Pekin is 290.2 miles (467.1 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located WNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.8 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Pekin in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati and Pekin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cincinnati to Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Pekin

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
Pekin
40.57°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients