Austin to Big Bend EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Austin to Big Bend — approximately 454 miles via I-10, US-385. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 454 mi (730 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,625 ft
- Highways: I-10, US-385
- Chargers to know: Junction Supercharger, Fort Stockton L2, Marathon L2
- In winter: rare ice, strong crosswinds
- In summer: extreme desert heat, flash floods, charger scarcity
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 281 mi · 2 stops | 205 mi · 2 stops | 152 mi · 3 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 302 mi · 1 stop | 220 mi · 2 stops | 162 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 290 mi · 1 stop | 218 mi · 2 stops | 164 mi · 3 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 297 mi · 1 stop | 223 mi · 2 stops | 168 mi · 3 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 241 mi · 2 stops | 178 mi · 3 stops | 133 mi · 4 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 224 mi · 2 stops | 156 mi · 3 stops | 112 mi · 5 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 263 mi · 2 stops | 195 mi · 2 stops | 146 mi · 3 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 281 mi · 2 stops | 206 mi · 2 stops | 153 mi · 3 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Junction Supercharger, Fort Stockton L2, Marathon L2 are charging locations to consider along I-10, US-385. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Austin to Big Bend
Winter on this corridor includes rare ice, strong crosswinds. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for extreme desert heat, flash floods, charger scarcity. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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