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 Texas. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
Excellent E85 coverage! Stations are widely available throughout the state.
Texas operates 266 E85 stations, ranking among the top 10 states nationally. This massive market combines four ethanol plants producing 430 million gallons annually with retail giants like Kroger, H-E-B, and Murphy USA actively promoting E85.
Texas uniquely uses grain sorghum (not just corn) for ethanol production—the state ranks #2 nationally in sorghum with 89.9 million bushels in 2024. Texas leads the nation with 250,000+ registered FFVs.
White Energy operates two 150-million-gallon plants in Hereford and Plainview (both received EPA "efficient producer pathway" approval in 2023). The Levelland Hockley County facility uses gray water from the city. Texas ethanol ships to Dallas, Houston, Southern California, and global markets via Houston ports.
The Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) offers grants for E85/biodiesel/CNG infrastructure through the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program. State law requires agency fleets with 15+ vehicles to purchase AFVs capable of running E85, with 50% of covered fleets using alternative fuels at least 80% of the time.
Kroger operates 18+ locations in Dallas/Houston with strong E85 presence. H-E-B offers E85 in Austin, San Antonio, and Buda areas. Murphy USA maintains numerous Texas locations near Walmart stores. QuikTrip serves DFW and San Antonio. Valero (San Antonio-headquartered) and RaceTrac provide additional coverage.
West Texas presents the biggest challenge—vast stretches with gas stations 80-100 miles apart and minimal E85 options. The Trans-Pecos region including Big Bend is extremely sparse. Highway 90 corridor and rural East Texas need improvement.
E85 pricing has improved to approximately 25% below regular gasoline, largely due to Kroger's aggressive pricing. H-E-B maintains $0.30+/gallon discounts. These spreads exceed the energy break-even threshold.
DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin offer excellent E85 access—Kroger and H-E-B are your best bets. If traveling to West Texas or the Panhandle, fill up in major metros before departing. Download Kroger and H-E-B apps for fuel pricing and locations.
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