Seattle to Yellowstone EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Seattle to Yellowstone — approximately 783 miles via I-90, US-191. 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: 783 mi (1260 km)
- Elevation gain: 6,234 ft
- Highways: I-90, US-191
- Chargers to know: Ellensburg Supercharger, Spokane Supercharger, Missoula Supercharger
- In winter: Snoqualmie Pass closures, Lookout Pass snow, Rocky Mountain whiteout
- In summer: wildfire smoke, lightning, wildlife
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 | 241 mi · 4 stops | 177 mi · 5 stops | 131 mi · 7 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 259 mi · 3 stops | 189 mi · 5 stops | 140 mi · 7 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 249 mi · 3 stops | 187 mi · 5 stops | 141 mi · 6 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 255 mi · 3 stops | 192 mi · 5 stops | 144 mi · 6 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 207 mi · 4 stops | 153 mi · 6 stops | 114 mi · 8 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 192 mi · 5 stops | 134 mi · 7 stops | 97 mi · 10 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 226 mi · 4 stops | 168 mi · 5 stops | 125 mi · 7 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 241 mi · 4 stops | 177 mi · 5 stops | 131 mi · 7 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Ellensburg Supercharger, Spokane Supercharger, Missoula Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-90, US-191. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Seattle to Yellowstone
Winter on this corridor includes Snoqualmie Pass closures, Lookout Pass snow, Rocky Mountain 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 wildfire smoke, lightning, wildlife. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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