How long does the EV trip take from Chicago to San Antonio?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 18m, including 22h 48min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $54, compared to $159 for gas - saving you $105.

Chicago to San Antonio

Q: How many charging stops from Chicago to San Antonio?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1368-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1368

Miles

Stops

25h 18m

Total

$54

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Chicago to San Antonio?

The EV drive from Chicago to San Antonio takes approximately 25h 18m (including charging stops), covering 1368 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$145 compared to gas ($160).

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 30m

🔵 Typical

25h 18m

🔴 Heavy

36h 41m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1368 miles

Drive Time22h 48min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip25h 18m

Cost Comparison

EV$54

Gas$159

Save$105

Recommended Charging Stops

Chicago

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~228 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~456 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~684 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~912 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1140 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

San Antonio

1368 mi · 25h 18m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$160

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$145 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Chicago to San Antonio?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1368-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 18m, including 22h 48min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $54 vs Gas: $159. You save $105 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.