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About South Pekin, IL

South Pekin is a small river town of 883 people located 15 miles south of Peoria along the Illinois River. Take Route 29 south from Peoria through Pekin, or use Interstate 155 west from I-74 near Morton to reach Route 29. The town sits at a distinctive sharp bend in the Illinois River where the waterway curves eastward.

Where is South Pekin, IL on the map?

South Pekin, IL is in United States, at 40.495, -89.652 - about 11 km south of Pekin, IL.

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What is the closest airport to South Pekin, IL?

The closest airport to South Pekin, IL is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, 28 km (about 28 min by car).

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