Electric Vehicle Road Trip
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~228 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~456 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~684 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~912 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1140 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1368 mi · 25h 18m
💰 You save ~$145 by driving electric!
At 1368 miles, expect to make around 7 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 $54 for electricity versus $159 for gasoline, saving you $105 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.