E85 Gas Stations in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is one of Minnesota's strongest E85 markets, with 11 public flex-fuel stations serving drivers across the metro. Coverage is concentrated along I-35W, I-94, I-394, I-494, I-694, and Holiday Stationstores anchors the retail footprint. Minnesota leads the Midwest in E85 stations per capita and requires state-fleet FFVs to use E85 whenever it's reasonably available. Most FFV drivers here can find E85 within a normal commute radius without planning ahead.
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Finding E85 in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is the largest E85 market in Minnesota, served by Holiday Stationstores (headquartered in Bloomington), Bobby & Steve's Auto World (1221 Washington Ave S), Minnoco (including Penn Minnoco on S Lyndale — Minnesota's first E15 station, opened October 2013), Kwik Trip, Speedway, and Cenex. Minnesota Executive Orders 04-10 and 06-03 require state employees operating FFVs to use E85 whenever reasonably available. An estimated 400,000 FFVs operate on Minnesota roads.
Key highway access: I-35W, I-94, I-394, I-494, I-694
E85 Stations in Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 verified public E85 stations. Call ahead or use the map above for live status.
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ARCO
3800 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
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Bobby & Steve's Mobil
1221 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415
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Circle K
1301 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55413
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Circle K
601 N 5th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
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Circle K
3550 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
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Circle K
7700 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55450
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Paul Bobby & Steve's Mobil
5801 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
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Speedway #4024
2501 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405
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Speedway #4748
641 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55411
What E85 Costs in Minneapolis
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 Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Minnesota have so many E85 stations?
Minnesota enacted the nation's first state ethanol mandate in 1997 and has followed up with a continuous string of infrastructure grants and state-fleet use requirements. The state currently has about 450 public E85 stations — second only to California — supported by 19+ ethanol plants producing roughly 1.3 billion gallons per year. The regional brand Kwik Trip and the Minnesota-specific Minnoco banner are especially prominent on the pump.
Does Minnesota require state vehicles to use E85?
Yes. Executive Orders 04-10 (2004) and 06-03 (2006) require state employees operating flex-fuel vehicles to use E85 whenever it is reasonably available, and state agencies must develop infrastructure to support E85 and biodiesel. This fleet demand helps sustain Minnesota's dense E85 station network.
Are there grants for adding E85 pumps in Minnesota?
Yes. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant provides up to $199,000 per retailer to install or upgrade equipment dispensing E15 through E85, with a 35% cost share and eligibility limited to operators of 20 or fewer retail dispensing stations. Federal support via the Section 30C tax credit is also available for property placed in service by June 30, 2026.
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