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Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, MO EV vs Gas Cost

Pick two cities and an EV. We'll show you the fuel cost, charging stops, and how it stacks up against a gas car. All prices use current state-level electricity rates and gas prices.

US average: 28 MPG. Trucks/SUVs: 18-22. Sedans: 30-35.

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Popular EV Road Trip Routes

Pre-calculated driving distances for the most searched routes. Click any route to see the full cost breakdown.

Los Angeles, CA → Las Vegas, NV
270 miles
EV: $10.87 Gas: $30.86 Save $19.99
Los Angeles, CA → San Francisco, CA
382 miles
EV: $15.38 Gas: $43.66 Save $28.28
New York City, NY → Washington, DC
227 miles
EV: $9.14 Gas: $25.94 Save $16.80
New York City, NY → Boston, MA
215 miles
EV: $8.65 Gas: $24.57 Save $15.92
Chicago, IL → Detroit, MI
282 miles
EV: $11.35 Gas: $32.23 Save $20.88
Dallas, TX → Houston, TX
239 miles
EV: $9.62 Gas: $27.31 Save $17.69
Dallas, TX → Austin, TX
195 miles
EV: $7.85 Gas: $22.29 Save $14.44
San Francisco, CA → Las Vegas, NV
569 miles
EV: $22.90 Gas: $65.03 Save $42.13
Seattle, WA → Portland, OR
174 miles
EV: $7.00 Gas: $19.89 Save $12.89
Miami, FL → Orlando, FL
235 miles
EV: $9.46 Gas: $26.86 Save $17.40
Miami, FL → Tampa, FL
280 miles
EV: $11.27 Gas: $32.00 Save $20.73
Atlanta, GA → Nashville, TN
249 miles
EV: $10.02 Gas: $28.46 Save $18.44
Chicago, IL → Indianapolis, IN
184 miles
EV: $7.41 Gas: $21.03 Save $13.62
Chicago, IL → Milwaukee, WI
92 miles
EV: $3.70 Gas: $10.51 Save $6.81
Phoenix, AZ → Las Vegas, NV
300 miles
EV: $12.08 Gas: $34.29 Save $22.21
Phoenix, AZ → Tucson, AZ
114 miles
EV: $4.59 Gas: $13.03 Save $8.44
Denver, CO → Salt Lake City, UT
525 miles
EV: $21.13 Gas: $60.00 Save $38.87
Denver, CO → Albuquerque, NM
449 miles
EV: $18.07 Gas: $51.31 Save $33.24
Philadelphia, PA → Washington, DC
141 miles
EV: $5.68 Gas: $16.11 Save $10.43
Boston, MA → Philadelphia, PA
308 miles
EV: $12.40 Gas: $35.20 Save $22.80
Nashville, TN → Memphis, TN
213 miles
EV: $8.57 Gas: $24.34 Save $15.77
Atlanta, GA → Charlotte, NC
244 miles
EV: $9.82 Gas: $27.89 Save $18.07
Atlanta, GA → Orlando, FL
441 miles
EV: $17.75 Gas: $50.40 Save $32.65
Houston, TX → San Antonio, TX
197 miles
EV: $7.93 Gas: $22.51 Save $14.58

Road Trip EV Charging FAQ

How much does it cost to drive from LA to Las Vegas in a Tesla?

About $10-12 in electricity using DC fast charging at California's average rate of 30.6 cents/kWh. A Tesla Model 3 uses roughly 67.5 kWh for the 270-mile drive. The same trip in a 28 MPG gas car runs about $41 at California gas prices ($4.85/gal). That's $30 saved each way.

How many charging stops do I need?

Divide your trip distance by your EV's range, subtract one. A Tesla Model Y (320 mi range) does LA to Vegas nonstop. San Francisco to LA (382 mi) needs one stop. Portland to San Francisco (636 mi) needs two. Budget 18-45 minutes per stop depending on your car's DC fast charge speed.

Is it cheaper to road trip in an EV?

Yes. Even at high electricity rates, EVs cost 3-5 cents per mile vs 10-17 cents per mile for gas. A 500-mile road trip runs $15-25 in an EV vs $50-85 in a gas car. The savings are biggest in states with cheap electricity and expensive gas, like Washington (10.4 cents/kWh, $3.85/gal).

Which EV charges fastest on road trips?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 hit 80% in 18 minutes using 800V architecture. Tesla Model Y takes 20 minutes. The Chevy Bolt is slowest at 60 minutes because its max DC charge rate is only 55 kW. Fast charging matters most on long trips with multiple stops.