Origin
Peoria, IL
Afternoon in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Pekin, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, IL
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Pekin, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 11.6-mile drive from Peoria, IL, to Pekin, IL, is easily manageable in just 16 minutes, making it perfect for a quick local trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest towns. The route primarily utilizes US 24 and IL 9, offering a straightforward journey. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You'll find this drive to be a practical, highway-focused experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| IL 9 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Jefferson Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Adams Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Western Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Pekin, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
5
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Adams Street
6
Continue on US 24
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 24
7
Turn left
177 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue on IL 9
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 9
9
Continue on Court Street
470 ft
·
15 sec
·
Court Street
10
Turn left onto South 8th Street
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 8th Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Western Avenue
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southwest Adams Street
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pekin, IL
Afternoon in Pekin on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 11.6-mile journey, with 66% of the route on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along US 24, providing a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate via US 24 and IL 9, with a segment on Southwest Jefferson Avenue. This route offers a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and IL 9. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near South Western Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Pekin, IL is easy. At 16m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Southwest Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Peoria, IL
Full guide →Founded 1680
Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.
Top landmarks
- • Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
- • Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
- • Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois
Arriving in Pekin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1829
Top landmarks
- • Carl Herget Mansion — historic house in Illinois, United States
- • Pekin Federal Building — historic government building in Pekin, Illinois
- • St. Louis, Peoria and Northern Railroad Depot — historic train station in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Southwest Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pekin, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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