Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Las Vegas to Chicago takes approximately 36h 27m (including charging stops), covering 1977 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$216 compared to gas ($231).
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
~247 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~494 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~741 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~988 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1235 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1482 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1729 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1977 mi · 36h 27m
💰 You save ~$216 by driving electric!
Covering 1977 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 11 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.
Driving electric from Las Vegas to Chicago costs approximately $79 in electricity, compared to $230 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $151. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.