How long does the EV trip take from Austin to Minneapolis?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 7m, including 22h 37min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Austin to Minneapolis?

Electricity cost is approximately $54, compared to $158 for gas - saving you $104.

Austin to Minneapolis

Q: How many charging stops from Austin to Minneapolis?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1358-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1358

Miles

Stops

25h 7m

Total

$54

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Austin to Minneapolis?

The EV drive from Austin to Minneapolis takes approximately 25h 7m (including charging stops), covering 1358 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$143 compared to gas ($158).

Plan for charging stops every 150-200 miles depending on your EV's range. Fast chargers (DC) typically add 150+ miles in 20-30 minutes.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

21h 21m

🔵 Typical

25h 7m

🔴 Heavy

36h 25m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance1358 miles

Drive Time22h 37min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip25h 7m

Cost Comparison

EV$54

Gas$158

Save$104

Recommended Charging Stops

Austin

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~226 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~452 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~679 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~905 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1131 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Minneapolis

1358 mi · 25h 7m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$158

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$143 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Austin to Minneapolis?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1358-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 5 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 7m, including 22h 37min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $54 vs Gas: $158. You save $104 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.