How long does the EV trip take from Salt Lake City to Austin?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 45m, including 23h 15min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Salt Lake City to Austin?

Electricity cost is approximately $55, compared to $162 for gas - saving you $107.

Salt Lake City to Austin

Q: How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Austin?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1396-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1396

Miles

Stops

25h 45m

Total

$55

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Salt Lake City to Austin?

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Austin takes approximately 25h 45m (including charging stops), covering 1396 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$148 compared to gas ($163).

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 53m

🔵 Typical

25h 45m

🔴 Heavy

37h 20m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1396 miles

Drive Time23h 15min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip25h 45m

Cost Comparison

EV$55

Gas$162

Save$107

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~930 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1163 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Austin

1396 mi · 25h 45m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$163

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$148 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Austin?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1396-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 45m, including 23h 15min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $55 vs Gas: $162. You save $107 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.