Columbus, Ohio to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.6 miles 567.4 km · straight line
386.1 miles actual route 621.3 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Pekin?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Pekin is 352.6 miles (567.4 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.1 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Pekin

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM