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

Total trip time is approximately 30h 14m, including 27h 14min driving and ~180 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $65, compared to $190 for gas - saving you $125.

Salt Lake City to Chicago

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

You'll need approximately 6 charging stops for this 1634-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1634

Miles

Stops

30h 14m

Total

$65

Cost

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

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes approximately 30h 14m (including charging stops), covering 1634 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$176 compared to gas ($191).

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

25h 42m

🔵 Typical

30h 14m

🔴 Heavy

43h 50m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1634 miles

Drive Time27h 14min

Charging Stops6

Charging Time~180 min

Total Trip30h 14m

Cost Comparison

EV$65

Gas$190

Save$125

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~466 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~700 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~933 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1167 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 6

~1400 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Chicago

1634 mi · 30h 14m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$191

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$176 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

You'll need approximately 6 charging stops for this 1634-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 6 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 30h 14m, including 27h 14min of driving and ~180 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $65 vs Gas: $190. You save $125 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.