Gas Prices in Denton, TX Today

Denton drivers are paying around $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded as of late March 2026, right at the Texas state average, which is one of the lowest in the country. For a college town of 150,000 that anchors two major universities (UNT and TWU), that's a meaningful consumer advantage. Denton sits 38 miles north of Dallas, close enough to DFW's robust fuel distribution infrastructure to benefit from competitive supply without paying the urban station premiums you'd find in uptown Dallas.

Why Denton Gets Texas-Level Prices

Texas's gas tax is just 20 cents per gallon, the second-lowest rate in the country, and Denton is well-positioned within the Texas supply network. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to major fuel terminals along the Colonial and Explorer pipelines, which carry refined product from Gulf Coast refineries in Houston and Port Arthur north through the state. Denton sits directly in that pipeline corridor's distribution radius.

The DFW market's size also drives intense station competition. Denton benefits from that competitive pressure without the demand density that sometimes pushes urban DFW prices higher. Interstate 35W runs directly through Denton, generating highway traveler traffic that keeps stations along that corridor pricing aggressively.

Where to Find the Cheapest Gas in Denton

The best prices in Denton consistently appear along I-35W and the Loop 288 commercial corridors rather than in the neighborhoods closest to campus.

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• Downtown / UNT campus area, 76201, campus-adjacent stations charge a modest premium; better to drive a few blocks to a busier road
• South Denton / South Loop, 76205, Loop 288 corridor, high station density, competitive pricing
• West Denton, 76207, I-35W commercial strip, highway traffic keeps prices honest
• East Denton / Rayzor Ranch area, 76208, newer retail development, Costco and Sam's Club in this corridor
• Northeast Denton, 76209, residential transition zone, moderate competition
• Southeast, 76210, newer suburban area, check prices before heading far from main corridors

The Sam's Club on Loop 288 and the Costco in the Rayzor Ranch area are the two most reliable low-price anchors in Denton, typically 20–30 cents below the city average.

The Student Demand Pattern

With UNT enrollment around 47,000 and TWU adding another 16,000 students, Denton has a massive cost-conscious driver base. That demand shows up most clearly at the start and end of each semester, when move-in traffic spikes and stations near campus see unusually high volume. Mid-week, mid-semester fill-ups, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, tend to find the most competitive prices.

Denton vs. DFW Suburbs

Denton is frequently compared to its southern neighbors like Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Frisco on price. In general, Denton runs within a few cents of those suburbs, but its higher station count relative to population and the highway corridor competition give it a slight edge on average. Drivers on the Denton-DFW commute route are better off filling up in Denton before heading south, prices creep up as you enter the denser suburbs.

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