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.
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 Minneapolis: FAQ
How many gas stations sell E85 in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis, MN has 11 public E85 stations — about 3% of the 388 in Minnesota. Holiday Stationstores is the brand you will see most often. The full address list and a live map are above.
Where are the E85 pumps in Minneapolis?
Most Minneapolis E85 stations sit close to I-35W, I-94, I-394, I-494, I-694. Examples include Bobby & Steve's Mobil at 1221 Washington Ave S, Circle K at 1301 Industrial Blvd NE and Paul Bobby & Steve's Mobil at 5801 Nicollet Ave S. Tap “Directions” on any station in the list to open it in your maps app.
What if the closest E85 station in Minneapolis is out of service?
Flex fuel vehicles run normally on regular gasoline, so you are never stranded. For the next-closest E85, check Saint Paul, Rochester and Saint Cloud, or use the route planner to find pumps along your drive.
Minnesota E85 Overview
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