E85 Gas Stations in Springfield, IL
Springfield is one of Illinois's strongest E85 markets, with 10 public flex-fuel stations serving drivers across the metro. Coverage is concentrated along I-55, I-72, US-36, and Shell, Circle K, Thorntons anchors the retail footprint. Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump. Most FFV drivers here can find E85 within a normal commute radius without planning ahead.
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Finding E85 in Springfield
As Illinois' state capital, Springfield is a material institutional E85 market thanks to the state's FFV procurement requirement. The Illinois E85 sales-tax exemption (through Dec 31, 2028) materially lowers effective pump pricing. Retailers in the metro include Shell, Circle K, Thorntons, Qik-n-EZ (a central-IL regional chain), and Casey's, served off I-55, I-72, and US-36.
Key highway access: I-55, I-72, US-36
E85 Stations in Springfield, Illinois
10 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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Circle K
1901 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
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Jiffi Stop #20
3062 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
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Marathon
817 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
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Meijer Express Gas Station #176
2700 Prairie Crossing Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62711
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Qik-n-EZ #55
1101 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
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Qik-n-EZ #59
4401 Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62711
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Road Ranger #181
500 Toronto Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62711
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Thorntons #370
2208 Peoria Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
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Thorntons #371
3001 Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
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Thorntons #373
3005 S 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
What E85 Costs in Springfield
The DOE Alternative Fuel Price Report for October 2025 pegs Midwest E85 at $2.49/gal versus $2.86/gal for regular gasoline — about a 13% per-gallon discount. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating true cost per mile. For live pricing, check the station locator above or open your retailer's mobile app.
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E85 in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Illinois still offer the E85 consumer rebate?
No. The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program, which historically paid E85 drivers up to $450 per year, has been suspended since 2016 and has received no new appropriations — it is listed among expired laws on the AFDC database. Current state incentives focus on electric vehicles through the CEJA EV Rebate Program rather than on flex fuel.
Is E85 taxed the same as regular gasoline in Illinois?
No. Under Public Act 102-700, E85 (51–83% ethanol) is exempt from the Illinois state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028. E15 receives a 10% exemption, and mid-range blends (E20–E50) a 20% exemption. After that date, all ethanol blends return to full sales-tax treatment — a meaningful future change FFV owners should watch.
Can I still get a federal tax credit for installing an E85 pump?
Only very briefly. The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit — worth up to $1,000 per item for individuals and up to $100,000 per item for businesses in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts — was shortened by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21, July 2025). Qualifying property must now be placed in service by June 30, 2026, instead of the prior 2032 expiration. Many secondary sources still show the 2032 date; the IRS and AFDC are the authoritative references.
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