How long does the EV trip take from Seattle to New Orleans?

Total trip time is approximately 50h 28m, including 45h 28min driving and ~300 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Seattle to New Orleans?

Electricity cost is approximately $109, compared to $318 for gas - saving you $209.

Seattle to New Orleans

Q: How many charging stops from Seattle to New Orleans?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2728-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

2728

Miles

Stops

50h 28m

Total

$109

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Seattle to New Orleans?

The EV drive from Seattle to New Orleans takes approximately 50h 28m (including charging stops), covering 2728 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$303 compared to gas ($318).

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

42h 54m

🔵 Typical

50h 28m

🔴 Heavy

73h 11m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance2728 miles

Drive Time45h 28min

Charging Stops10

Charging Time~300 min

Total Trip50h 28m

Cost Comparison

EV$109

Gas$318

Save$209

Recommended Charging Stops

Seattle

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~248 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~496 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~744 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~992 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 6

~1488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 7

~1736 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 8

~1984 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 9

~2232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 10

~2480 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

New Orleans

2728 mi · 50h 28m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$318

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$303 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Seattle to New Orleans?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2728-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 10 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 50h 28m, including 45h 28min of driving and ~300 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $109 vs Gas: $318. You save $209 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: Seattle to New Orleans

This 2728-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 16 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.

One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $109 on electricity versus $318 at the pump, keeping $209 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.