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

The distance between South Pekin, IL, and Pekin, IL, is 7 mi by road.

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

The drive from South Pekin, IL, to Pekin, IL, takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from South Pekin, IL, to Pekin, IL, covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Pekin, IL from South Pekin, IL?

Pekin, IL lies roughly to the north of South Pekin, IL.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from South Pekin, IL to Pekin, IL, including Culver's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Holiday Inn Express (150 kW); Mike Murphy Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 14.

South Pekin, IL Pekin, IL

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from South Pekin, IL to Pekin, IL takes about 15 min via South 14th Street. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 7 mi

Head west on Main Street for about 14 minutes before turning onto 5th and South 14th. This 7-mile stretch leads straight into Pekin along the Illinois River.

1 Depart left 77 yd
2 Turn left onto West Main Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto County Road 15000 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto 5th Street 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Veterans Drive 1 mi
6 Turn left onto South 14th Street 3 mi
7 Turn right onto Broadway Street 1 mi
8 Arrive onto Broadway Street

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The return trip from Pekin, IL to South Pekin, IL covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

14 chargers

Culver's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 901 W Camp St, East Peoria, IL, 61611250 kW
Holiday Inn ExpressCCS · 3615 Kelly Ave, Pekin, IL, 61554150 kW
Mike Murphy FordCCS · 565 W Jackson St, Morton, IL, 61550150 kW
Ray Dennison ChevroletCCS · 2320 N 8th St, Pekin, IL, 61554150 kW
Bob Grimm ChevroletCCS, Type1 · 2271 S Main St, Morton, IL, 6155450 kW

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Head west on Main Street for about 14 minutes before turning onto 5th and South 14th. This 7-mile stretch leads straight into Pekin along the Illinois River.

Popular destinations close by

Pekin, IL → Mapleton, IL8 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → Tremont, IL9 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → Creve Coeur, IL8 mi · 15 min Pekin, IL → West Peoria, IL13 mi · 20 min Pekin, IL → East Peoria, IL12 mi · 20 min Pekin, IL → Hartsburg, IL30 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from South Pekin, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The distance between South Pekin, IL, {fromState} and Pekin, IL, {toState} is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from South Pekin, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The drive from South Pekin, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from South Pekin, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from South Pekin, IL, {fromState} to Pekin, IL, {toState} covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Pekin, IL from South Pekin, IL?: Pekin, IL lies roughly to the north of South Pekin, IL.
Are there charging stations between South Pekin, IL and Pekin, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from South Pekin, IL to Pekin, IL, including Culver's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Holiday Inn Express (150 kW); Mike Murphy Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 14.

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