Fast food prices in Kansas
Kansas ranks 19th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 99, 1% below the national typical price).
431 restaurants, prices as of . See Kansas on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.19 in Kansas ($4.29 to $6.89 across 146 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $3.99 in Kansas ($3.99 to $6.99 across 58 restaurants). Burger King here is 1% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.99 in Kansas ($5.69 to $7.29 across 69 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $5.69 in Kansas ($3.99 to $6.99 across 89 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 7% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Kansas ($5.19 to $5.99 across 27 restaurants). KFC here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Kansas ($4.99 to $6.39 across 20 restaurants). Popeyes here is level with its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in Kansas ($4.99 to $5.45 across 22 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 1% below its US typical price.
The scoop
Taco Bell takes the bargain crownKansas ranks 1 of 50 states for Taco Bell prices, with a median basket of $26.56. Garden City, KS has the lowest store at $23.56, while Parsons, KS tops out at $29.26.
Popeyes has the widest Kansas swingPopeyes shows the biggest location gap: its priciest store is 54% above its cheapest. Hays, KS rings in at $19.36, while Fort Riley, KS reaches $29.83.
McDonald’s stretches from Wichita to LawrenceAcross 132 McDonald’s stores compared, the Kansas median basket is $24.41, 3% above the national typical price. Wichita, KS has the cheapest store at $19.66, while Lawrence, KS hits $27.56.
Turnpike McDonald’s joins the pricey packA turnpike site in Tecumseh, KS lands among the priciest McDonald’s spots at $27.56. The Big Mac range across Kansas runs from $4.29 to $6.89.
Chick-fil-A stays steadyChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand here, with only a 9% spread between its Kansas stores. Wichita, KS is lowest at $26.56, and Overland Park, KS is highest at $28.88.
Every brand in Kansas
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 146 | Big Mac: $6.19 | $4.29 to $6.89 | 103 | 1421 N West St, Wichita |
| Burger King | 58 | Whopper: $3.99 | $3.99 to $6.99 | 99 | 620 S. E. 36 Street, Newton |
| Wendy's | 69 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $5.69 to $7.29 | 105 | 2524 E Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City |
| Taco Bell | 89 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $5.69 | $3.99 to $6.99 | 93 | 2408 East Kansas Ave, Garden City |
| KFC | 27 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.19 to $5.99 | 97 | 611 East 47th Street, South, Wichita |
| Popeyes | 20 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.39 | 100 | 213 W 43rd Street, Hays |
| Chick-fil-A | 22 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.45 | 99 | 636 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $3.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $5.69 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — |
Cities in Kansas
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 78 | 93 | 2nd |
| Overland Park | 28 | 99 | 5th |
| Topeka | 26 | 103 | 10th |
| Kansas City | 24 | 103 | 11th |
| Olathe | 22 | 104 | 15th |
| Lawrence | 19 | 103 | 12th |
| Salina | 14 | 103 | 13th |
| Lenexa | 10 | 103 | 14th |
| Manhattan | 10 | 106 | 16th |
| Hutchinson | 10 | 100 | 7th |
| Shawnee | 9 | 106 | 17th |
| Derby | 8 | 92 | 1st |
| Hays | 8 | 100 | 8th |
| Garden City | 7 | 102 | 9th |
| Junction City | 7 | 99 | 6th |
| Dodge City | 6 | 98 | 3rd |
| Pittsburg | 6 | — | — |
| Newton | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal | 6 | — | — |
| Emporia | 5 | 98 | 4th |
| Mission | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Kansas?
- Kansas ranks 19th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 99, 1% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.29 to $6.89 at 146 McDonald's restaurants in Kansas, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Kansas?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Kansas is at 1421 N West St, Wichita, comparing the same basket at 146 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.99 at 58 Burger King restaurants in Kansas, typically $3.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Kansas?
- The cheapest Burger King in Kansas is at 620 S. E. 36 Street, Newton, comparing the same basket at 58 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.69 to $7.29 at 69 Wendy's restaurants in Kansas, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Kansas?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Kansas is at 2524 E Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, comparing the same basket at 69 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $3.99 to $6.99 at 89 Taco Bell restaurants in Kansas, typically $5.69.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Kansas?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Kansas is at 2408 East Kansas Ave, Garden City, comparing the same basket at 89 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.19 to $5.99 at 27 KFC restaurants in Kansas, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Kansas?
- The cheapest KFC in Kansas is at 611 East 47th Street, South, Wichita, comparing the same basket at 27 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.39 at 20 Popeyes restaurants in Kansas, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Kansas?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Kansas is at 213 W 43rd Street, Hays, comparing the same basket at 20 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Kansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.45 at 22 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Kansas, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Kansas?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Kansas is at 636 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan, comparing the same basket at 22 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) US restaurant, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/kansas), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.