How long does the EV trip take from Chicago to Denver?

Total trip time is approximately 16h 0m, including 14h 30min driving and ~90 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Chicago to Denver?

Electricity cost is approximately $40, compared to $116 for gas - saving you $76.

Chicago to Denver

Q: How many charging stops from Chicago to Denver?

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 1000-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1000

Miles

Stops

16h 0m

Total

$40

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Chicago to Denver?

The EV drive from Chicago to Denver takes approximately 16h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1000 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$102 compared to gas ($117).

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

13h 36m

🔵 Typical

16h 0m

🔴 Heavy

23h 12m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1000 miles

Drive Time14h 30min

Charging Stops3

Charging Time~90 min

Total Trip16h 0m

Cost Comparison

EV$40

Gas$116

Save$76

Recommended Charging Stops

Chicago

Start with full charge

Des Moines

Fast charge ~30 min

Omaha

Fast charge ~30 min

Denver

1000 mi · 16h 0m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$117

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$102 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Chicago to Denver?

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 1000-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Recommended stops: Des Moines, Omaha.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 16h 0m, including 14h 30min of driving and ~90 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $40 vs Gas: $116. You save $76 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Recommended charging locations include Des Moines, Omaha. Tesla Superchargers and major networks like Electrify America have stations along this route.