Muscatine to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Muscatine from Pekin?

The distance from Muscatine to Pekin is 94.1 miles (151.4 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located SE of Muscatine. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.6 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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.