What is E85? Complete Guide to Flex Fuel & Ethanol Gasoline
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout Arkansas. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
E85 is available in major areas. Check station locations before heading out.
Arkansas punches above its weight class in E85 availability, with 78 stations scattered across this agricultural state. The driving force is Murphy USA, Inc., headquartered in El Dorado.
Murphy USA operates over 1,700 stations nationwide—many specifically located near Walmart stores. Arkansas's agricultural base supports potential ethanol feedstock production with 6.86 billion pounds of corn produced in 2022.
Arkansas's ethanol production focuses more on biodiesel than fuel ethanol. FutureFuel Chemical in Batesville produces up to 160 million gallons annually of biodiesel. Regional ethanol supply comes from Missouri—POET Laddonia specifically markets to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Arkansas offers no state-specific E85 tax credits for production or consumption—a notable gap compared to neighboring Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Little Rock's metropolitan area offers the highest concentration. Northwest Arkansas—home to Walmart's Bentonville headquarters—enjoys strong coverage. Fort Smith, Jonesboro, and other regional cities each host E85 stations. Look for Murphy USA stations near Walmart locations.
The I-40 east-west corridor through Little Rock provides the most reliable access. I-30 connects Little Rock to Texas with station availability. Rural areas between these corridors remain more challenging.
Arkansas enjoys some of America's lowest gasoline prices, and E85 typically runs $0.30-$0.50 cheaper per gallon. Proximity to Midwest ethanol production keeps transport costs manageable.
Murphy USA stations near Walmart locations are the most reliable E85 source. Use apps like GasBuddy or the AFDC Station Locator to plan rural travel, and fill up in urban areas before venturing into less-populated regions.
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Compare the real-world costs of E85 versus regular gasoline for your vehicle. Learn how to calculate cost per mile and determine if E85 saves you money.
Discover the environmental, economic, and performance benefits of E85. From reducing emissions to supporting American agriculture, learn why FFV owners choose E85.
Arkansas enjoys some of America's lowest gasoline prices, and E85 typically runs $0.30-$0.50 cheaper per gallon. Proximity to Midwest ethanol production keeps transport costs manageable. Across Arkansas's 78 public E85 stations, actual savings vary by retailer and regional transport costs. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating cost per mile.
Only factory-certified flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) should run E85. Check your Arkansas vehicle for a yellow fuel cap, a "Flex Fuel" badge, an E85 sticker inside the fuel door, or confirm via the owner's manual or VIN decoder. Using E85 in a non-FFV can damage fuel lines, injectors, and seals — see our full FFV identification guide.
Little Rock's metropolitan area offers the highest concentration. Northwest Arkansas—home to Walmart's Bentonville headquarters—enjoys strong coverage. Fort Smith, Jonesboro, and other regional cities each host E85 stations. Look for Murphy USA stations near Walmart locations. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through Arkansas.
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