Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Seattle to Chicago takes approximately 33h 0m (including charging stops), covering 2060 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$225 compared to gas ($240).
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
~457 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~686 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~915 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1144 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1373 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1602 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1831 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2060 mi · 33h 0m
💰 You save ~$225 by driving electric!
At 2060 miles, expect to make around 12 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $82 for electricity versus $240 for gasoline, saving you $158 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.