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

Total trip time is approximately 11h 30m, including 10h 0min driving and ~90 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $30, compared to $89 for gas - saving you $59.

Salt Lake City to Portland

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

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 770-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

770

Miles

Stops

11h 30m

Total

$30

Cost

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

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Portland takes approximately 11h 30m (including charging stops), covering 770 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$75 compared to gas ($90).

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

9h 46m

🔵 Typical

11h 30m

🔴 Heavy

16h 40m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance770 miles

Drive Time10h 0min

Charging Stops3

Charging Time~90 min

Total Trip11h 30m

Cost Comparison

EV$30

Gas$89

Save$59

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~192 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~385 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~577 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Portland

770 mi · 11h 30m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$90

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$75 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Portland?

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 770-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 3 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 11h 30m, including 10h 0min of driving and ~90 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $30 vs Gas: $89. You save $59 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.

EV Charging Guide: Salt Lake City to Portland

For this 770-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 3 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.

Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $30, compared to $89 for a conventional vehicle. That $59 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.