Grand Teton to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Teton from Pekin?

The distance from Grand Teton to Pekin is 1097 miles (1765.4 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located E of Grand Teton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1316.4 miles, taking about 26h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Grand Teton in Wyoming 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 Grand Teton 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.