Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
Route • 10 states
About Interstate 70
Stretching 2,153 miles from Baltimore, MD to Cove Fort, UT, I-70 is a critical freight corridor through the American heartland. Gas prices along most of I-70 are near or below the national average, especially through Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio.
The average gas price along Interstate 70's route today blends prices from all the states the highway passes through. This blended average reflects both high-price and low-price state markets along the full corridor.
Interstate 70 spans 1000 miles across multiple states. For a vehicle averaging 28 MPG highway, the fuel cost varies significantly depending on which states and price zones the route covers.
Interstate 70 passes through or near major cities where competitive fuel markets and warehouse clubs offer the best prices. Look for Costco, Sam's Club, or high-volume discount stations in each major metro along your route.
A 2-mile detour to save 20 cents per gallon on a 15-gallon fill-up saves $3. With a car getting 28 MPG, the detour uses 0.14 gallons. Detours above 3-4 miles for savings under 20 cents per gallon are generally not worthwhile.
The cheapest gas along Interstate 70 is generally found in Missouri, where lower fuel taxes and proximity to refineries or pipelines keep prices down. Avoid fueling at highway-exit stations in Pennsylvania, where tourist premiums push prices 15-25 cents above the best nearby rates.