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 Kansas. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
E85 is available in major areas. Check station locations before heading out.
Kansas sits at the western edge of the corn belt, offering 66 E85 stations concentrated primarily in the eastern half of the state. This geographic position creates a natural tapering of ethanol infrastructure.
Kansas offers a unique feedstock advantage: as the nation's leading grain sorghum producer, ethanol plants can use corn or sorghum interchangeably. Plants are strategically located near cattle feedlots for efficient distillers grains delivery.
The state's 11 ethanol plants produce 500-610 million gallons annually, ranking Kansas 10th nationally. Key facilities include Arkalon Energy in Liberal (~110 MGY), Kansas Ethanol LLC in Lyons (80 MGY), and East Kansas Agri-Energy in Garnett (47 MGY).
Kansas provides meaningful E85 support: E85 is taxed at $0.17/gallon versus $0.24 for conventional fuel—a 7-cent advantage. Retailers can receive up to $0.065/gallon for renewable fuel sales.
The Kansas City metro area provides the strongest concentration, followed by Wichita and Topeka. Casey's General Stores maintains strong presence in smaller communities. QuikTrip dominates the Wichita market, and Dillons fuel centers offer E85 at multiple locations.
Coverage drops dramatically west of Salina. Western Kansas has very limited E85 infrastructure. I-35 has good coverage in Kansas City metro, while I-70 has moderate availability concentrated in eastern Kansas.
E85 pricing in Kansas can be exceptionally competitive—prices representing 30-40% discounts versus regular gasoline have been reported.
Eastern Kansas (Kansas City to Topeka to Wichita) offers reasonable E85 access. Western Kansas requires planning—expect to use regular gasoline west of Salina. For I-70 travelers, E85 becomes easier to find heading east into Missouri.
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.
Learn 5 ways to identify if your vehicle is flex fuel compatible. Check for yellow gas caps, FFV badges, and use your VIN to verify E85 compatibility before filling up.
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