Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout Kentucky. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
Excellent E85 coverage! Stations are widely available throughout the state.
Kentucky offers 105 E85 stations spanning from the Ohio River cities to Appalachian communities, providing moderate coverage that reflects the state's position between Midwest ethanol production and southeastern markets.
Kentucky produces 95% of the world's bourbon supply. For every gallon of bourbon, 10 times that volume of stillage is generated—potentially creating future biofuel opportunities. The state benefits from proximity to Indiana's and Illinois's massive ethanol production.
Kentucky's two ethanol plants produce approximately 35 million gallons annually: Commonwealth Agri-Energy in Hopkinsville (100% farmer-owned cooperative) and Parallel Products in Louisville (unique facility recycling waste beverages).
Kentucky offers a $1.00 per gallon income tax credit for corn-based or cellulosic ethanol production. The Kentucky Business Investment Program provides up to 100% corporate income tax credits for companies establishing alternative fuel production facilities.
Louisville dominates with 24 E85 stations. Lexington follows with 9 stations. Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area provides 6+ stations serving cross-river commuters. Major retailers include Thorntons (headquartered in Louisville) and Speedway.
Even Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian region has coverage—Pikeville, Morehead, Ashland, and Corbin offer options. Interstate coverage supports I-65, I-64, and I-75 corridors.
Thorntons and Speedway offer competitive E85 pricing. Thorntons also offers E15 (Unleaded 88) at many locations.
Louisville-area residents enjoy the state's best E85 access—plan to fuel up when near Thorntons or Speedway locations. For I-75 travelers, Kentucky provides your last solid E85 coverage before stations become sparse through Tennessee.
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Thorntons and Speedway offer competitive E85 pricing. Thorntons also offers E15 (Unleaded 88) at many locations. Across Kentucky's 105 public E85 stations, actual savings vary by retailer and regional transport costs. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating cost per mile.
Only factory-certified flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) should run E85. Check your Kentucky vehicle for a yellow fuel cap, a "Flex Fuel" badge, an E85 sticker inside the fuel door, or confirm via the owner's manual or VIN decoder. Using E85 in a non-FFV can damage fuel lines, injectors, and seals — see our full FFV identification guide.
Louisville dominates with 24 E85 stations. Lexington follows with 9 stations. Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area provides 6+ stations serving cross-river commuters. Major retailers include Thorntons (headquartered in Louisville) and Speedway. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through Kentucky.
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