Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to Chicago takes approximately 25h 18m (including charging stops), covering 1368 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$145 compared to gas ($160).
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~228 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~456 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~684 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~912 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1140 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1368 mi · 25h 18m
💰 You save ~$145 by driving electric!
For this 1368-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 7 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 $54, compared to $159 for a conventional vehicle. That $105 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.