Austin to Dallas EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Austin to Dallas — approximately 196 miles via I-35. 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: 196 mi (315 km)
Elevation gain: 328 ft
Highways: I-35
Chargers to know: Waco Supercharger, Hillsboro Supercharger
In winter: ice storms, rare snow, I-35 black ice
In summer: extreme heat, severe thunderstorms, hail

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.

Austin to Dallas, 196 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 100 m of cumulative climb, with descent approximated from the endpoint elevations; intermediate passes are not resolved. These are reference scenarios, not today’s forecast.
EV Model	Mild (70°F / 21°C)	Cold (20°F / -7°C)	Arctic (-10°F / -23°C)
Tesla Model Y Long Range	310 mi · no stops	227 mi · no stops	168 mi · 1 stop
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	333 mi · no stops	242 mi · no stops	179 mi · 1 stop
Ford F-150 Lightning ER	320 mi · no stops	240 mi · no stops	181 mi · 1 stop
Rivian R1T Large Pack	328 mi · no stops	246 mi · no stops	185 mi · 1 stop
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD	266 mi · no stops	197 mi · no stops	147 mi · 1 stop
Chevy Bolt EUV	247 mi · no stops	172 mi · 1 stop	124 mi · 1 stop
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD	290 mi · no stops	215 mi · no stops	161 mi · 1 stop
Kia EV6 Long Range	310 mi · no stops	227 mi · no stops	169 mi · 1 stop

Notable chargers on this route

Waco Supercharger, Hillsboro Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-35. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Austin to Dallas

Winter on this corridor includes ice storms, rare snow, I-35 black ice. 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 heat, severe thunderstorms, hail. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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