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

Total trip time is approximately 23h 49m, including 21h 19min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $51, compared to $149 for gas - saving you $98.

Salt Lake City to Minneapolis

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

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1280-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1280

Miles

Stops

23h 49m

Total

$51

Cost

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

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Minneapolis takes approximately 23h 49m (including charging stops), covering 1280 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$134 compared to gas ($149).

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

20h 15m

🔵 Typical

23h 49m

🔴 Heavy

34h 32m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1280 miles

Drive Time21h 19min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip23h 49m

Cost Comparison

EV$51

Gas$149

Save$98

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~213 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~426 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~640 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~853 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1066 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Minneapolis

1280 mi · 23h 49m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$149

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$134 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Minneapolis?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1280-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 23h 49m, including 21h 19min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $51 vs Gas: $149. You save $98 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.