Gas prices in Kansas today
Regular gas in Kansas averages $3.95 a gallon, 7% less than the U.S. average of $4.27. That makes Kansas in the middle: rank 13 of 51 (1 = cheapest).
| Grade | Kansas | U.S. average | 15-gallon fill-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $3.95 | $4.27 | $59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $4.78 | $65 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $5.17 | $70 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $6.35 | $91 |
Source: AAA, Kansas average gas prices and AAA State Gas Price Averages, as of Oct 24, 2026. Fill-up = price × 15 gallons (our calculation). For metro-area prices, see AAA's Kansas page.
Taxes in the price: 25.0¢ a gallon in Kansas state taxes and fees plus the 18.4¢ federal tax, 43.4¢ in all, about 11% of today's price (Tax Foundation, July 2026; our calculation). Gas tax in Kansas.
What driving costs in Kansas
At $3.95 a gallon, a car that gets 27.2 mpg (the EPA's average for new vehicles) spends about $145 on gas every 1,000 miles, or 14.5 cents a mile (our calculation). Charging an electric car at Kansas's average home electricity price costs about $48 for the same 1,000 miles. Gas is only one part of the bill: full-coverage car insurance in Kansas averages $1,884 a year.
Planning a drive? The road trip cost calculator uses today's gas price, and the true cost of owning a car puts fuel next to insurance, repairs and depreciation.
Common questions
What is the average gas price in Kansas today?
Regular gas in Kansas averaged $3.95 a gallon on Oct 24, 2026, per AAA. Mid-grade was $4.30, premium $4.69 and diesel $6.07.
Is gas in Kansas cheaper than the national average?
Yes. Kansas's $3.95 is 7% less than the U.S. average of $4.27, which ranks it 13 of 51 states and DC (1 = cheapest, our ranking of AAA data).
How much does it cost to fill up a car in Kansas?
About $59 for 15 gallons of regular at today's Kansas average (our calculation). Driving 1,000 miles in a car that gets 27.2 mpg costs about $145 in gas.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than gas in Kansas?
At Kansas's average home electricity price, charging an EV for 1,000 miles costs about $48, compared with about $145 in gas for a 27.2 mpg car (our calculation from EIA and AAA prices, 31 kWh per 100 miles from fueleconomy.gov).
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