Jacksonville, Illinois to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.4 miles 105.3 km · straight line
81.8 miles estimated 131.6 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Pekin?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Pekin is 65.4 miles (105.3 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located NNE of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.8 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

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 Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Pekin

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 380.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients