Hannibal, MO
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Hannibal, MO · MO average $3.67/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby918 Mark Twain Ave
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Hannibal, MO · 63401
- Cheapest
- $3.62/gal
- Area avg
- $3.67/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Hannibal (63401)
Hannibal is Mark Twain's boyhood home, a Mississippi River town that draws steady tourist traffic to its riverfront and historic district. Two major routes cross here: Highway 61, the Avenue of the Saints running north-south, and Highway 36, the east-west corridor toward Quincy and across the river into Illinois.
That crossroads geography means the stations near the Highway 61 and 36 junctions catch a lot of through-traffic and tourists, while the pumps closer to the older parts of town serve locals. The split between traveler-facing and resident-facing stations is where the daily price difference usually shows up.
Being a river-crossing town, Hannibal also sees Illinois drivers come over for errands, and Missouri's lower fuel taxes can make the Missouri side the cheaper place to fill. Illinois taxes gasoline at roughly double Missouri's rate, so for those crossing the bridge the savings are real before they even compare posted prices.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 63401
- 1. General Store at 918 Mark Twain Ave offers regular at $3.62/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 2. Murphy USA at 3660 Stardust offers regular at $3.67/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 3. Phillips 66 at 2610 St Mary's Ave offers regular at $3.72/gal (0.3 mi away).
- 4. BP at 624 MARK TWAIN AVE offers regular at $3.72/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 100 Shinn Ln offers regular at $3.72/gal (3.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Hannibal
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 Missouri
Missouri sits on PADD 2 pipeline supply with the Phillips 66 Wood River refinery just across the Mississippi in Roxana, Illinois, providing roughly 350,000 barrels per day of supply to the St. Louis metro. The state gas tax is around 27 cents per gallon, on the lower end of the Midwest. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield all see competitive pricing, with QuikTrip (founded in Tulsa but with strong Missouri presence), Costco, Sam's Club, and Casey's General Store leading on value across all three metros. The Kansas City Missouri-Kansas border creates an interesting pricing dynamic, with stations on the Kansas side sometimes running a few cents below the Missouri side because of different state tax structures.