Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Minneapolis to Austin takes approximately 25h 7m (including charging stops), covering 1358 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$143 compared to gas ($158).
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
~226 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~452 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~679 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~905 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1131 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1358 mi · 25h 7m
💰 You save ~$143 by driving electric!
At 1358 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 $158 for gasoline, saving you $104 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.