Chicago to Atlanta EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Chicago to Atlanta — approximately 721 miles via I-65, I-24, I-75. 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: 721 mi (1160 km)
- Elevation gain: 1,312 ft
- Highways: I-65, I-24, I-75
- Chargers to know: Indianapolis Supercharger, Nashville Supercharger, Chattanooga Supercharger
- In winter: ice storms, black ice, Cumberland Plateau snow
- In summer: thunderstorms, tornado watches
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 | 303 mi · 2 stops | 222 mi · 4 stops | 165 mi · 5 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 326 mi · 2 stops | 237 mi · 3 stops | 176 mi · 5 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 313 mi · 2 stops | 235 mi · 3 stops | 177 mi · 5 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 321 mi · 2 stops | 241 mi · 3 stops | 181 mi · 4 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 260 mi · 3 stops | 192 mi · 4 stops | 143 mi · 6 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 242 mi · 3 stops | 168 mi · 5 stops | 121 mi · 7 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 284 mi · 3 stops | 211 mi · 4 stops | 157 mi · 5 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 303 mi · 2 stops | 222 mi · 4 stops | 165 mi · 5 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Indianapolis Supercharger, Nashville Supercharger, Chattanooga Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-65, I-24, I-75. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Chicago to Atlanta
Winter on this corridor includes ice storms, black ice, Cumberland Plateau snow. 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 thunderstorms, tornado watches. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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