Cedar Rapids, IA
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LiveUpdated Jun 11Gas prices near 52402
Cedar Rapids, IA · IA average $3.89/gal
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1Sam's Club
CheapestCheapest nearby2605 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
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Cedar Rapids, IA · 52402
- Cheapest
- $3.51/gal
- Area avg
- $3.89/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Cedar Rapids (52402)
Northeast Cedar Rapids is the retail-heavy quadrant anchored by Lindale Mall and the busy commercial sprawl around Collins Road and Blairs Ferry Road, with Noelridge Park sitting in the middle of it. That density of big-box shopping means a healthy cluster of high-volume gas stations, and where retailers compete that hard for the same shoppers, regular-grade prices tend to stay competitive.
This ZIP also butts right up against Marion, so the northeast corridor effectively shares a fuel market with that suburb. Grocery and warehouse fuel programs tied to the larger stores out here are often the value play, since the per-gallon discounts attached to loyalty cards can undercut the standalone stations along the same arterials.
Plenty of drivers up here are connecting to I-380 on the west side or running errands across the Collins corridor, so it pays to glance at a couple of options rather than just pulling into the first canopy. The stations near the mall and the larger retail centers usually post the day's better numbers.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 52402
- 1. Sam's Club at 2605 Blairs Ferry Rd NE offers regular at $3.51/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 2. Casey's at 5050 Northland Ave Ne offers regular at $3.57/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 3. Kwik Star at 4100 1st Ave SE offers regular at $3.57/gal (2.4 mi away).
- 4. Casey's at 1661 32nd St Ne offers regular at $3.57/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 5. Kwik Star at 1001 Blairs Ferry Rd Ne offers regular at $3.57/gal (1.8 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Cedar Rapids
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Iowa
Iowa is Casey's General Store country, with hundreds of locations across the state that typically run among the cheapest pump prices in the Midwest. The state gas tax is around 30 cents per gallon, plus Iowa's ethanol-friendly market promotes E15 and E85 blends that often run 10 to 30 cents below regular unleaded for compatible vehicles. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport see the most competitive pricing thanks to Casey's, Kum & Go, Hy-Vee Fuel, and Costco competing for membership cards. Rural Iowa cooperative stations (Co-op and FS Energy) are often surprisingly competitive due to direct grain-and-fuel distribution relationships.