Colorado Springs to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

814.8 miles 1311.3 km · straight line
963.6 miles actual route 1550.8 km · driving distance
17h 20min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Pekin?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Pekin is 814.8 miles (1311.3 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.6 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Pekin in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Pekin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 20min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 48min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~22h 32min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Pekin

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM