Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to Chicago takes approximately 12h 0m (including charging stops), covering 700 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$67 compared to gas ($82).
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
~233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~466 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
700 mi · 12h 0m
💰 You save ~$67 by driving electric!
At 700 miles, expect to make around 3 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 $28 for electricity versus $81 for gasoline, saving you $53 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.