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 Wisconsin. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
Excellent E85 coverage! Stations are widely available throughout the state.
Wisconsin operates 260 E85 stations—a top-10 state nationally—powered by the remarkable Kwik Trip convenience store chain headquartered in La Crosse. With 976 E85 pumps statewide and coverage across all 72 counties, Wisconsin represents E85 done right.
Wisconsin ranks 8th nationally in ethanol production with 9 plants producing approximately 681 million gallons annually—2.5 times more than the state consumes. Wisconsin harvested 515 million bushels of corn in 2024, with approximately 37% going to ethanol production.
Valero Jefferson leads at 110 million gallons/year, followed by Badger State Ethanol in Monroe (85 million gallons) which surpassed 1 billion total gallons in 2020.
Wisconsin sets minimum annual renewable fuel sales volumes aligned with federal requirements. Year-round E15 sales were approved in February 2024. The 6-county Milwaukee metro area requires 10% ethanol in all gasoline.
Kwik Trip dominates with 506+ stores in Wisconsin covering all 72 counties. The company was named "Best Gas Station in the Country" by USA Today for 4 consecutive years. Other retailers include Badger Ethanol direct stations (Renew E85), Utica Energies, and Goeman's Rapid Mart in Hartford.
Wisconsin has remarkably few gaps. Even remote rural areas have E85 access due to Kwik Trip's extensive network. Coverage is excellent across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and everywhere in between.
Wisconsin E85 typically offers 20-30% savings versus regular unleaded. Recent Kwik Trip pricing showed E85 at $1.88 versus regular at $2.48. Badger Ethanol and Utica Energies consistently price E85 competitively.
Kwik Trip is your one-stop E85 shop. Download the Kwik Trip app for locations, pricing, and rewards. Wisconsin's saturation coverage means you'll rarely drive more than 20-30 miles between E85 stations. Minnesota to the west offers comparable Kwik Trip coverage.
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Wisconsin E85 typically offers 20-30% savings versus regular unleaded. Recent Kwik Trip pricing showed E85 at $1.88 versus regular at $2.48. Badger Ethanol and Utica Energies consistently price E85 competitively. Across Wisconsin's 260 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 Wisconsin 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.
Kwik Trip dominates with 506+ stores in Wisconsin covering all 72 counties. The company was named "Best Gas Station in the Country" by USA Today for 4 consecutive years. Other retailers include Badger Ethanol direct stations (Renew E85), Utica Energies, and Goeman's Rapid Mart in Hartford. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through Wisconsin.
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