Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Chicago to Houston takes approximately 18h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1090 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$112 compared to gas ($127).
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~218 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~436 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~654 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~872 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1090 mi · 18h 0m
💰 You save ~$112 by driving electric!
At 1090 miles, expect to make around 5 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $43 for electricity versus $127 for gasoline, saving you $84 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.