Las Vegas to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Vegas from Pekin?

The distance from Las Vegas to Pekin is 1409 miles (2267.6 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1688.3 miles, taking about 29h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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.