Diesel Prices in Iowa Today
Average diesel price in Iowa: $6.314 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in Iowa today?
Diesel in Iowa averages $6.314 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.215 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Iowa ranks #18 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.00 per mile on fuel in Iowa.
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Fuel cost per mile in Iowa
Estimated diesel cost at today's Iowa price of $6.314 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $1.00 | $1,004 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.05 | $1,046 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.04 | $1,044 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.71 | $709 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.69 | $692 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Iowa today?
Diesel in Iowa averages $6.314 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.215 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Iowa ranks #18 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.00 per mile on fuel in Iowa.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Iowa?
At $6.31 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $947 and 200 gallons about $1,263 in Iowa today.
Is diesel cheaper in Iowa than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Oklahoma at $6.029 a gallon. Iowa is $6.314.
How often are Iowa diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| Oklahoma | $6.029 |
| Tennessee | $6.215 |
| Nebraska | $6.231 |
| North Dakota | $6.239 |
| Kansas | $6.249 |
| South Dakota | $6.277 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through Iowa?
Texas Solutions dispatches semis for 5%, hotshots for 8% and box trucks for 10% of weekly gross. We plan lanes to cut empty miles and fuel.