Davenport to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.1 miles 132.2 km · straight line
102.7 miles estimated 165.3 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Pekin?

The distance from Davenport to Pekin is 82.1 miles (132.2 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located SE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.7 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Pekin in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport 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 Davenport to Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Pekin

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 303.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients