With 10 E85 stations, Springfield ranks among the best cities in Illinois to own a flex-fuel vehicle. The highway network — I-55, I-72, US-36 in particular — keeps stations accessible to both commuters and through-travelers. Shell, Circle K, Thorntons operates the bulk of the city's E85 retail, and Illinois exempts E85 from state sales and use tax through December 31, 2028, which meaningfully narrows the gap to regular gasoline at the pump.
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
9 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 #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 Springfield: FAQ
How many gas stations sell E85 in Springfield?
Springfield, IL has 10 public E85 stations — about 3% of the 288 in Illinois. Shell, Circle K, Thorntons is the brand you will see most often. The full address list and a live map are above.
Where are the E85 pumps in Springfield?
Most Springfield E85 stations sit close to I-55, I-72, US-36. Examples include Qik-n-EZ #55 at 1101 Stevenson Dr, Meijer Express Gas Station #176 at 2700 Prairie Crossing Dr and Qik-n-EZ #59 at 4401 Wabash Ave. Tap “Directions” on any station in the list to open it in your maps app.
What if the closest E85 station in Springfield is out of service?
Flex fuel vehicles run normally on regular gasoline, so you are never stranded. For the next-closest E85, check Chicago, Joliet and Naperville, or use the route planner to find pumps along your drive.
Illinois E85 Overview
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