How far is it from Alpha, IL, to Pekin, IL, ?

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Pekin, IL, is 74 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, to Pekin, IL, ?

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Pekin, IL, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Alpha, IL, to Pekin, IL, ?

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Pekin, IL, covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Pekin, IL from Alpha, IL?

Pekin, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Alpha, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL follow?

The drive from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL mainly follows I 74.

Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Pekin, IL?

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL include Galesburg, Elmwood, Peoria, East Peoria.

Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Pekin, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Culver's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

Alpha, IL Pekin, IL

Distance: 74 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL takes about 1 h 25 min via I 74; IL 110. The distance is 74 mi. The straight-line distance is 59 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in East Galesburg, IL, Dunlap, IL, West Peoria, IL, Bartonville, IL, Pekin, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 74 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left onto IL 17 3 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 55 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right 96 yd
10 Merge slightly left 5 mi
11 Turn left 59 yd
12 Continue slightly left 3 mi
13 Turn left onto Broadway Street 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Broadway Street

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The return trip from Pekin, IL to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 74 mi.

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Charging points along the way

36 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Culver's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 901 W Camp St, East Peoria, IL, 61611250 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2030 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401250 kW
Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4125 N Sheridan Road #20, Peoria, IL, 61614250 kW
Edn HotelCCS · 4244 N Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL, 61614150 kW

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Pekin, IL → Mapleton, IL8 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → South Pekin, IL7 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → Hartsburg, IL30 mi · 40 min Pekin, IL → Buda, IL61 mi · 1 h 30 min Pekin, IL → Marquette Heights, IL7 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → Creve Coeur, IL8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Pekin, IL, {toState} is 74 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState} covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Pekin, IL from Alpha, IL?: Pekin, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL mainly follows I 74.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Pekin, IL?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL include Galesburg, Elmwood, Peoria, East Peoria.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Pekin, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Pekin, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Culver's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

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