Chicago to Madison EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Chicago to Madison — approximately 146 miles via I-90. 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: 146 mi (235 km)
- Elevation gain: 492 ft
- Highways: I-90
- Chargers to know: Rockford Supercharger, Janesville Supercharger, Madison Supercharger
- In winter: lake-effect snow, black ice, whiteout
- 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 | 308 mi · no stops | 225 mi · no stops | 167 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 330 mi · no stops | 241 mi · no stops | 178 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 317 mi · no stops | 238 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 325 mi · no stops | 244 mi · no stops | 184 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 264 mi · no stops | 195 mi · no stops | 145 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 245 mi · no stops | 170 mi · no stops | 123 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 288 mi · no stops | 214 mi · no stops | 160 mi · no stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 308 mi · no stops | 225 mi · no stops | 167 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Rockford Supercharger, Janesville Supercharger, Madison Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-90. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Chicago to Madison
Winter on this corridor includes lake-effect snow, black ice, whiteout. 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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