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Pekin, IL Road Trips

Pekin, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 0 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.

city and county seat of Tazewell County, Illinois, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

213.7 mi

Bremen, IL

Quickest Drive

2h 29m

Joliet, IL

Plan Around Pekin, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Pekin, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Driving from Pekin, IL

On average, trips departing from Pekin, IL run 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.

Planning & Costs

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 0 mapped routes leaving Pekin, IL and 7 routes heading into Pekin, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.

The longest mapped route from Pekin, IL covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.

The average route from Pekin, IL runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.29/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from Pekin, IL costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

Pekin, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

31,812

Median Income

$58,355

Median Home Value

$118,200

Median Age

41.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Pekin, IL at a Glance

Founded

1829

Elevation

1,765 ft

Area

15 mi²

Notable People from Pekin, IL

A sampling of people born in Pekin, IL.

Susan Dey

Susan Dey

1952

American actress

Everett Dirksen

Everett Dirksen

1896–1969

American politician (1896–1969)

Ormond Stone

Ormond Stone

1847–1933

American astronomer (1847–1933)

Erik Brann

Erik Brann

1950–2003

American guitarist (1950-2003)

Henry Andrews Bumstead

Henry Andrews Bumstead

1870–1920

American physicist (1870–1920)

Sol Bloom

Sol Bloom

1870–1949

American politician (1870–1949)

Ethyl Eichelberger

1945–1990

American drag queen (1945-1990)

Jack Wallace

1933–2020

American actor (1933-2020)

Hank Bruder

1907–1970

American football player (1907-1970)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Pekin, IL.

Carl Herget Mansion

Carl Herget Mansion

historic house in Illinois, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Pekin Federal Building

Pekin Federal Building

historic government building in Pekin, Illinois

National Register of Historic Places listed place
St. Louis, Peoria and Northern Railroad Depot

St. Louis, Peoria and Northern Railroad Depot

historic train station in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Tazewell County Courthouse

Tazewell County Courthouse

local government building in the United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
North Eighth Street Plaza

North Eighth Street Plaza

historic strip mall in Pekin, Illinois, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q578328), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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