Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
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About Interstate 97
The shortest signed interstate in the continental US at just 17.6 miles, I-97 connects Baltimore, MD to Annapolis, MD. Gas prices along this short corridor reflect Maryland's 43-cent fuel tax.
Interstate 97 passes through several states on its route. Oil-producing states like Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, North Dakota, and Wyoming typically offer the cheapest gas along any interstate that traverses them.
The average gas price along Interstate 97'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 97 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 97 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.