Flex-fuel drivers in Council Bluffs work with 3 E85 stations. That's modest coverage, but the I-29, I-80, I-480, I-680 corridor keeps them reasonably grouped. Casey's General Stores is the most common operator. Iowa produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — 28% of U.S. output — and retailers collect a $0.16-per-gallon state tax credit on E85 sales through January 1, 2028. Call ahead for any station you haven't visited before — small markets see more occasional outages.
Finding E85 in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs sits just north of Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE), an EPA-permitted 147 MGY ethanol plant typically operated at 125 MGY. SIRE crossed 2 billion cumulative gallons of production in October 2025. The Omaha-metro border makes this a binational commuter market in terms of state lines. Casey's, Kwik Star, Hy-Vee, Phillips 66, and Git-N-Go serve the metro off I-29, I-80, and the I-480 / I-680 loops.
Key highway access: I-29, I-80, I-480, I-680
E85 Stations in Council Bluffs, Iowa
3 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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Casey's
1759 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
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Casey's
3501 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501
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Lakeside Ampride - Farm Service Co
4040 S Expy, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
What E85 Costs in Council Bluffs
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 Council Bluffs: FAQ
How many gas stations sell E85 in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs, IA has 3 public E85 stations — about 1% of the 293 in Iowa. Casey's General Stores is the brand you will see most often. The full address list and a live map are above.
Where are the E85 pumps in Council Bluffs?
Most Council Bluffs E85 stations sit close to I-29, I-80, I-480, I-680. Examples include Lakeside Ampride - Farm Service Co at 4040 S Expy, Casey's at 1759 Madison Ave and Casey's at 3501 W Broadway. Tap “Directions” on any station in the list to open it in your maps app.
What if the closest E85 station in Council Bluffs is out of service?
Flex fuel vehicles run normally on regular gasoline, so you are never stranded. For the next-closest E85, check Sioux City, Des Moines and Davenport, or use the route planner to find pumps along your drive.
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