How long does the EV trip take from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Total trip time is approximately 6h 30m, including 6h 0min driving and ~30 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $16, compared to $47 for gas - saving you $31.

Minneapolis to Chicago

Q: How many charging stops from Minneapolis to Chicago?

You'll need approximately 1 charging stops for this 410-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

410

Miles

Stops

6h 30m

Total

$16

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The EV drive from Minneapolis to Chicago takes approximately 6h 30m (including charging stops), covering 410 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$33 compared to gas ($48).

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

5h 32m

🔵 Typical

6h 30m

🔴 Heavy

9h 26m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance410 miles

Drive Time6h 0min

Charging Stops1

Charging Time~30 min

Total Trip6h 30m

Cost Comparison

EV$16

Gas$47

Save$31

Recommended Charging Stops

Minneapolis

Start with full charge

Madison

Fast charge ~30 min

Chicago

410 mi · 6h 30m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$48

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$33 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Minneapolis to Chicago?

You'll need approximately 1 charging stops for this 410-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Recommended stops: Madison.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 6h 30m, including 6h 0min of driving and ~30 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $16 vs Gas: $47. You save $31 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Recommended charging locations include Madison. Tesla Superchargers and major networks like Electrify America have stations along this route.