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 Missouri. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
Excellent E85 coverage! Stations are widely available throughout the state.
Missouri sits at America's crossroads, and its 136 E85 stations reflect that geography. Where interstates converge and the Corn Belt meets the South, Missouri serves as the gateway connecting Midwest ethanol production to markets east and south.
St. Louis and Kansas City rank among America's most connected freight hubs. I-70 spans 250 miles connecting Kansas City to St. Louis, carrying goods and ethanol east. This convergence makes Missouri a natural distribution point for Corn Belt ethanol.
Six majority farmer-owned ethanol plants operate in Missouri, producing approximately 287-300 million gallons annually. POET Bioprocessing plants in Laddonia and Macon pioneered Missouri's industry. Missouri also ranks as the third-largest biodiesel producer nationally.
Missouri's Ethanol Retailer Tax Credit provides 5 cents per gallon for E15 through E85 sales, capped at $5 million annually through 2028. All retail gasoline must contain 10% ethanol by mandate. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credits up to $20,000 are available for businesses installing E85 equipment.
Casey's General Stores maintains strong presence with E85 at multiple locations. QuikTrip operates 75+ stores in St. Louis metro. Maverik and MFA Oil/Break Time round out major providers.
Interstate coverage is solid: I-70 offers reliable access between Kansas City and St. Louis. I-44 through Springfield and Joplin, I-55 south through Cape Girardeau, and I-35 through Kansas City all feature E85 stations.
The EPA approved year-round E15 sales in Missouri effective summer 2025. Look for blender pumps offering E15, E30, and E85 options.
When traveling I-70 cross-country, Missouri provides dependable E85 access through the state's core. Casey's and QuikTrip are your most reliable sources.
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.
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