Station prices
Gas prices in Des Moines
Reported prices at 8 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Des Moines
Sam's Club Gas Station, 1101 73rd St, Des Moines: $3.79 for regular, 9¢ under the 8-station average of $3.88. This regular price was reported 3 days ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$3.79Sam's Club Gas Station, 1101 73rd St, Des Moines
- Average regular$3.888 stations · Midwest weekly average $4.27
- Highest regular$3.90Maverik, 3104 University Ave, Des Moines
- Cheapest diesel$5.86QuikTrip, 4801 NE 14th St, Des Moines
- Cheapest premium$4.89Kwik Star, 4105 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $1.65 (11¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 48¢ below the Midwest weekly average of $4.27; the local station average is 38¢ lower.
- 1Sam's Club Gas Station1101 73rd St, Des Moines · 4.8 mi$3.79regular · 3 days ago
- 2Kwik Star4105 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · 5.7 mi$3.89regular · 3 days ago
- 3QuikTrip1421 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines · 0.6 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
- 4Maverik1300 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines · 0.7 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
- 5QuikTrip2300 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines · 2.3 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
- 6QuikTrip1000 E University Ave, Des Moines · 1.4 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
- 7Casey's3401 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines · 2.0 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
- 8Maverik3104 University Ave, Des Moines · 2.0 mi$3.90regular · 3 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Des Moines
- QuikTrip4801 NE 14th St, Des Moines · 4.4 mi$5.86
- Kwik Star4105 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · 5.7 mi$5.86
- QuikTrip901 SW 63rd St, Des Moines · 4.2 mi$5.90
- Casey's3401 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines · 2.0 mi$6.10
Average diesel: $5.93 at 4 stations.
Cheapest premium in Des Moines
- Kwik Star4105 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines · 5.7 mi$4.89
- Casey's3401 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines · 2.0 mi$4.90
Average premium: $4.89 at 2 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Des Moines
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Club | 1 | $3.79 | $3.79 1101 73rd St, Des Moines |
| QuikTrip | 3 | $3.90 | $3.90 1421 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines |
| Maverik | 2 | $3.90 | $3.90 1300 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines |
| Casey's | 1 | $3.90 | $3.90 3401 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Des Moines. Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out. Confirm at the pump.
Average regular gas · Midwest
$4.27/gal
Week of October 26, 2026 · up 12¢ from the week before, down 12¢ across 6 weekly observations
- U.S. average$4.27same as Midwest
- $4.39Sep 21
- $4.29Sep 28
- $4.11Oct 5
- $4.14Oct 12
- $4.14Oct 19
- $4.27Oct 26
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in Des Moines
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around Des Moines and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Des Moines?
Sam's Club Gas Station at 1101 73rd St, Des Moines had regular for $3.79 a gallon, reported 3 days ago: the lowest of 8 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Kwik Star ($3.89) and QuikTrip ($3.90).
What is the average gas price in Des Moines?
Regular averages $3.88 a gallon across 8 stations, from $3.79 to $3.90. Premium averages $4.89. Diesel averages $5.93. The Midwest weekly average for regular is $4.27.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Des Moines?
QuikTrip at 4801 NE 14th St, Des Moines, at $5.86 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Des Moines?
Sam's Club, averaging $3.79 for regular at 1 station, compared with $3.90 at Casey's.
How often are Des Moines gas prices updated?
Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out.
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Des Moines?
For the week of October 26, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $4.27 a gallon in the EIA Midwest survey area, compared with $4.27 nationally. This is a regional comparison, not a separate average for Des Moines or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses the Midwest as a regional comparison. It is not a separate average for Des Moines.
Why is the price at my Des Moines station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.