Cary, IL
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Cary, IL · IL average $4.08/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Cary (60013)
Cary is a smaller McHenry County village along the Fox River, a Metra commuter town with its train station and older downtown set against the river bluffs. Route 14 (Northwest Highway) is the main artery threading through town and connecting it to neighboring Fox River Grove and Crystal Lake, and that highway is where the everyday fuel stations gather.
Being out in McHenry County rather than Cook means Cary's pump prices generally sit below what you would pay in the inner suburbs closer to the city, since the heavier Cook County fuel taxes do not apply out here. That makes the well-traveled corridor stations a reasonable value even before you start comparing brands.
The competitive pumps cluster along Route 14 and the busier connectors carrying commuters toward the Metra line and the larger retail in nearby Crystal Lake. The quieter residential streets up in the river-bluff neighborhoods have few stations, so plan to fill along the main road.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 60013
- 1. Thorntons at 800 Northwest Hwy offers regular at $4.29/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 2. BP at 400 SILVER LAKE RD offers regular at $4.39/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 3. Marathon at 8 E Main St offers regular at $4.39/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 4. Speedway at 28540 Northwest Hwy offers regular at $4.39/gal (5.7 mi away).
- 5. Thorntons at 104 S Northwest Highway offers regular at $4.39/gal (2.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Cary
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 Illinois
Illinois has one of the more complex gas pricing maps in the country: the state tax is around 47 cents, but Cook County and the city of Chicago add their own per-gallon excise on top, pushing pump prices in downtown Chicago to among the highest in the Midwest. Stations in DuPage and Will counties just outside Cook routinely run 30 to 50 cents cheaper for the same brand. Costco, Sam's Club, Thorntons, and Casey's General Store are the dependable value picks across Chicago and its suburbs, with Costco in Schaumburg and Naperville especially popular.