Thursday, May 28, 2026
Chicago → Iowa City, IA
Turn around. The Midwest, rolling backward.
- 225 miles
- ~4–5 drive hours
- DeKalb IL Supercharger first charge
- Coralville Lake (USACE, Linder Point Campground) tonight
Weather: Midwest spring, variable, possible afternoon storms
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The day
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navigation
Chicago, Departure
Hitch up, head west on I-88. Last urban mile for a while.
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optional photo
Quad Cities riverfront (optional)
Cross the Mississippi at Davenport. Iconic river-town photo if golden hour cooperates.
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charge
Iowa City / Coralville Supercharger
Top up to 80% before settling in for the night.
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sleep
Coralville Lake Campground
First night of the return leg. Quiet reservoir, big trees.
Where the electrons come from
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Tesla V3
DeKalb IL Supercharger
Quick top-up just outside Chicago, before crossing into the Mississippi valley.
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Tesla
Iowa City / Coralville Supercharger
8+ stalls near I-80 exit. Walking distance to Coral Ridge Mall food court.