E85 vs Gasoline: Fuel Economy, Cost Per Mile & Real Savings
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.
Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout Nebraska. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
Excellent E85 coverage! Stations are widely available throughout the state.
Nebraska punches well above its weight in E85 infrastructure. As America's #2 ethanol producer with 2.3 billion gallons of annual capacity, the Cornhusker State maintains 106 E85 stations—ensuring flex fuel drivers crossing the Great Plains never stray far from a pump.
Nebraska's "Golden Triangle" links corn production, livestock, and ethanol production into an economic engine. The state is America's third-largest corn producer (~1.1 billion bushels annually). One in seven Nebraskans drives a flex fuel vehicle, though many don't realize it.
The state operates 24 biorefineries—more than any state except Iowa. Major facilities include ADM/Vantage Corn Processors in Columbus (313 million gallons/year), Cargill in Blair (210 million gallons/year), and multiple POET, Green Plains, and KAAPA facilities. The ethanol industry contributes over $6 billion annually to Nebraska's economy.
Nebraska's Higher Blend Tax Credit Act provides retailers 5 cents per gallon for E15 and 8-9 cents per gallon for E25-E85 sales through 2028. The Nebraska Corn Board offers infrastructure grants up to $50,000 for stations installing blender pumps. The state has mandated E85 use in government vehicles since 2005.
Bosselman Pump & Pantry (headquartered in Grand Island) was among the first chains to offer E85 starting in 2004 and operates 38+ locations. Casey's and Sapp Bros also provide reliable E85 access. The I-80 corridor has excellent coverage.
Omaha and Lincoln metros offer multiple options. Rural agricultural regions are well-served thanks to ethanol plants distributed across communities like Columbus, Blair, York, Hastings, and Lexington.
E85 pricing typically runs 15-20%+ below regular gasoline. Check FueledByNebraska.com for a station locator.
E15 is approved for all vehicles 2001 and newer—a good option if E85 isn't available. When traveling I-80, you'll find reliable E85 access across the entire state.
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E85 pricing typically runs 15-20%+ below regular gasoline. Check FueledByNebraska.com for a station locator. Across Nebraska's 106 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 Nebraska 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.
Bosselman Pump & Pantry (headquartered in Grand Island) was among the first chains to offer E85 starting in 2004 and operates 38+ locations. Casey's and Sapp Bros also provide reliable E85 access. The I-80 corridor has excellent coverage. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through Nebraska.
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