E85 Gas Stations in Des Moines, IA
With 13 E85 stations, Des Moines ranks among the best cities in Iowa to own a flex-fuel vehicle. The highway network — I-35, I-80, I-235 in particular — keeps stations accessible to both commuters and through-travelers. Casey's General Stores operates the bulk of the city's E85 retail, and 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.
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Finding E85 in Des Moines
Des Moines is the state capital and the home market for Casey's General Stores (headquartered in nearby Ankeny), the dominant Iowa E85 retailer. Iowa Code requires state-fleet FFVs to fuel with E85 wherever reasonably available, and the state produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — 28% of U.S. output. Retail coverage across the metro also includes Kum & Go / Maverik (merged 2023), Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Kwik Star, QuikTrip, Phillips 66, and BP.
Key highway access: I-35, I-80, I-235
E85 Stations in Des Moines, Iowa
11 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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Casey's
3200 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315
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Casey's
3401 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50312
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Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
5801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322
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Kwik Star #1053
4105 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
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Kwik Star #1086
5145 NE 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313
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Maverik #5168
2110 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
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Maverik #5216
5830 SE 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50320
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Maverik #5266
4960 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
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Maverik #5278
1300 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
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Maverik #5283
5050 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313
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Maverik #5361
3104 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311
What E85 Costs in Des Moines
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 Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How much ethanol does Iowa produce?
Iowa produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — roughly 28% of total U.S. output — across 42 refineries with a combined capacity above 5 billion gallons per year, according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa processed about 1.5 billion bushels of corn for ethanol in 2025, and biofuels contribute roughly $5.4 billion to state GDP. Iowa remains the nation's #1 ethanol-producing state, though output has been flat for three years.
Are Iowa retailers paid to sell E85?
Yes. The Iowa E85 Gasoline Promotion Tax Credit pays retailers $0.16 per gallon of E85 sold and is active through January 1, 2028 (claimed on Form IA 135, credit code 55). The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program adds cost-share grants for E15, E85, and biodiesel equipment — the state has invested over $63 million since 2006, matched by more than $270 million in private funding, with 108 new projects approved in December 2025.
Does Iowa make state employees use E85?
Yes. Iowa Code requires state-fleet flex-fuel vehicles to fuel with E85 where reasonably available, and state diesel vehicles to use biodiesel blends of B2 through B99. The policy, combined with retailer incentives and a dense Casey's General Stores network (headquartered in Ankeny), underpins Iowa's strong E85 availability in every major metro.
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