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Compare Grand Traverse area gas prices by station and area to find the best fill-up today. Official club pricing and current tracker listings show Sam’s Club leading the verified low end, while several Traverse City and nearby non-club stations are still worth checking before you buy.
Cheapest Verified
Best confirmed prices right now
• Sam’s Club, Traverse City — $3.759
• Costco, Traverse City — $3.759
• AAA Traverse City average — $4.152
Small note: Club pricing may require membership, and both Sam’s and Costco say the pump price is the final price if the online number shifts.
Best In-Town Checks
Strong non-club options before you fill up
• Meijer, 3955 N US-31 S — $3.69
• Family Fare, 4144 US-31 S — $3.72
• Shell, 1485 W South Airport Rd — $3.72
• Mobil, 429 W 14th St — $3.72
• Holiday, 2600 S Airport Rd W — $3.82
These are the best non-club Traverse City leads I found from the current station tracker results.
Nearby Area Checks
Worth checking if you’re already headed that way
• Mesick average — $3.89
• Kalkaska average — $4.01
• Buckley average — $3.89
• Rapid City BP, 8227 Rapid City Rd — $3.999
Small note: These are best used as directional checks, not a reason to drive out of your way just for gas.
Traverse City Gas Watch: Where to Fill Up Near 49685 Right Now
If you’re filling up near 49685 this week, the short version is this: club stations are still the safest bet for the lowest verified prices, but there are a few nearby non-club stations worth checking before you drive across town. Sam’s Club in Traverse City is currently showing $3.759 for regular, Costco is sitting in the high-$3.70s, and AAA has the broader Traverse City metro average at $3.833. (Sam’s Club)
Lowest Verified Prices
Sam’s Club, Traverse City is the clearest verified low-price leader right now at $3.759 per gallon for regular. Costco in Traverse City is also competitive, with third-party fuel trackers showing regular around $3.77 to $3.83. If you already have a membership, those are the first two places I would check. (Sam’s Club)
Best Non-Club Areas to Watch
If you do not want to use a membership station, the best nearby leads are in the Traverse City / Chums / Kalkaska corridor. A recent Traverse City spot check listed Mutual at 901 E Front St for $3.23, several Traverse City stations like Shell, Meijer, and Holiday at $3.44, and Speedway on Union Street at $3.46. In Kalkaska, recent Way listings showed Marathon at $3.76, Mobil at $3.79, Next Door Food Store at $3.81, and Shell at $3.84. (Way)
Other Nearby Price Checks Within the Radius
Outside Traverse City proper, the most recent spot checks I found were BP in Mesick at $3.49, another Mesick BP at $3.76, and BP in Rapid City at $3.84. Those are worth knowing if you are already headed that direction, but not necessarily worth a dedicated gas run unless you are pairing it with errands. (Way)
The Real Takeaway
If you want the lowest verified price, go with Sam’s Club. If you want a strong non-club option, check Mutual on Front Street first, then compare Meijer, Shell, Holiday, or Speedway if you are staying in Traverse City. And if you are farther out, Kalkaska and Mesick are worth a quick look before you pull in. The one thing I would not do this week is assume the station nearest you is “close enough” to the cheapest. Even small gaps add up over time. (Sam’s Club)
Quick Strategy
Best verified overall: Sam’s Club
Best club alternative: Costco
Best non-club lead in Traverse City: Mutual, 901 E Front St
Best if you’re already headed south/west: Mesick BP
Best if you’re already headed east: Kalkaska Marathon (Sam’s Club)
Prices can move quickly and some non-club figures come from third-party trackers rather than station-owned pages, so they are best used as “check before you pull in” leads. (Way)
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