Fast food prices in Kentucky
Kentucky ranks 3rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
1,133 restaurants, prices as of . See Kentucky on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.89 in Kentucky ($4.59 to $6.49 across 259 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.89 in Kentucky ($5.49 to $6.49 across 99 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.69 in Kentucky ($5.09 to $7.29 across 141 restaurants). Wendy's here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.49 in Kentucky ($5.69 to $7.29 across 162 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in Kentucky ($4.99 to $7.89 across 88 restaurants). KFC here is 7% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Kentucky ($4.99 to $6.79 across 37 restaurants). Popeyes here is 7% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.09 in Kentucky ($4.99 to $5.39 across 42 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.65 in Kentucky ($8.45 to $10.15 across 44 restaurants). Chipotle here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.80 in Kentucky ($9.95 to $10.85 across 34 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.94 in Kentucky ($8.49 to $10.39 across 20 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $9.79 in Kentucky ($9.15 to $11.09 across 15 restaurants). Five Guys here is 15% below its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.79 in Kentucky ($3.89 to $5.49 across 16 restaurants). Culver's here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A A&W Papa Burger typically costs $5.99 in Kentucky ($5.99 across 2 restaurants). A&W here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.29 in Kentucky ($7.29 across 1 restaurants). Shake Shack here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $5.59 in Kentucky ($5.19 to $5.99 across 67 restaurants). Sonic here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $4.79 in Kentucky ($3.99 to $5.39 across 106 restaurants). Arby's here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Popeyes swings the widest in KentuckyPopeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 45% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $25.40 in Paducah, KY to $36.85 in Nicholasville, KY.
Five Guys lands a bargain rankingKentucky ranks 5 of 46 states for Five Guys, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $24.36, sitting 15% below the national typical price.
Wendy’s airport basket pops up highWendy’s shows a 40% gap between its cheapest and priciest Kentucky locations. Morehead, KY has the $24.09 basket, while an airport site in Hebron, KY hits $33.64.
Chick-fil-A stays steadyChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand on this map, with only a 7% spread. Its Kentucky median basket is $32.53, 4% below the national typical price.
McDonald’s has the biggest footprintMcDonald’s leads the restaurant count with 259 Kentucky locations compared. Its median basket is $28.94, and the state ranks 17 of 51 states with 1 = cheapest.
Every brand in Kentucky
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 259 | Big Mac: $5.89 | $4.59 to $6.49 | 97 | 190 Cassady Blvd, Pikeville |
| Burger King | 99 | Whopper: $5.89 | $5.49 to $6.49 | 96 | 4412 South Highway 27, Somerset |
| Wendy's | 141 | Dave's Single: $5.69 | $5.09 to $7.29 | 97 | 402 W. Main Street, Morehead |
| Taco Bell | 162 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.49 | $5.69 to $7.29 | 99 | 229 S. Hwy 27, Somerset |
| KFC | 88 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $7.89 | 93 | 256 Maple Street, Whitesburg |
| Popeyes | 37 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.79 | 93 | 2090 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah |
| Chick-fil-A | 42 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.09 | $4.99 to $5.39 | 96 | 2400 S Highway 27, Somerset |
| Chipotle | 44 | Chicken Burrito: $9.65 | $8.45 to $10.15 | 99 | 345 S Limestone, Lexington |
| Jersey Mike's | 34 | Original Italian: $10.80 | $9.95 to $10.85 | 99 | 16472 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Oak Grove |
| Firehouse Subs | 20 | Hook & Ladder: $9.94 | $8.49 to $10.39 | 98 | 205 KY 80 West, London |
| Five Guys | 15 | Hamburger: $9.79 | $9.15 to $11.09 | 85 | 3428 Mount Moriah Ave Hwy 54 E., Owensboro |
| Culver's | 16 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.79 | $3.89 to $5.49 | 96 | 5450 Old Hwy 60 W, Paducah |
| A&W | 2 | Papa Burger: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 102 | 2003 Lantern Ridge Drive, Richmond |
| Shake Shack | 1 | ShackBurger: $7.29 | $7.29 to $7.29 | — | — |
| Sonic | 67 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $5.59 | $5.19 to $5.99 | 101 | 409 Us Highway 62 West, Princeton |
| Arby's | 106 | Classic Roast Beef: $4.79 | $3.99 to $5.39 | 97 | 902 S MAIN ST, Nicholasville |
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.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.69 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.09 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.65 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.80 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.94 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $9.79 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.79 | — | — | — | |
| A&W | Papa Burger | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.29 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $5.59 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $4.79 | — | — | — |
Cities in Kentucky
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Kentucky?
- Kentucky ranks 3rd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Big Mac costs $4.59 to $6.49 at 259 McDonald's restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Kentucky?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Kentucky is at 190 Cassady Blvd, Pikeville, comparing the same basket at 259 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Whopper costs $5.49 to $6.49 at 99 Burger King restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Burger King in Kentucky is at 4412 South Highway 27, Somerset, comparing the same basket at 98 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Dave's Single costs $5.09 to $7.29 at 141 Wendy's restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.69.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Kentucky is at 402 W. Main Street, Morehead, comparing the same basket at 135 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.69 to $7.29 at 162 Taco Bell restaurants in Kentucky, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Kentucky is at 229 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, comparing the same basket at 162 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $7.89 at 88 KFC restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Kentucky?
- The cheapest KFC in Kentucky is at 256 Maple Street, Whitesburg, comparing the same basket at 87 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.79 at 37 Popeyes restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Kentucky is at 2090 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, comparing the same basket at 37 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.39 at 42 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.09.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Kentucky is at 2400 S Highway 27, Somerset, comparing the same basket at 42 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.45 to $10.15 at 44 Chipotle restaurants in Kentucky, typically $9.65.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Kentucky is at 345 S Limestone, Lexington, comparing the same basket at 44 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Original Italian costs $9.95 to $10.85 at 34 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Kentucky, typically $10.80.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Kentucky is at 16472 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Oak Grove, comparing the same basket at 34 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $8.49 to $10.39 at 20 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Kentucky, typically $9.94.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Kentucky is at 205 KY 80 West, London, comparing the same basket at 19 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hamburger costs $9.15 to $11.09 at 15 Five Guys restaurants in Kentucky, typically $9.79.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Kentucky is at 3428 Mount Moriah Ave Hwy 54 E., Owensboro, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $3.89 to $5.49 at 16 Culver's restaurants in Kentucky, typically $4.79.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Culver's in Kentucky is at 5450 Old Hwy 60 W, Paducah, comparing the same basket at 16 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a A&W Papa Burger in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Papa Burger costs $5.99 at 2 A&W restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.99.
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ShackBurger costs $7.29 at 1 Shake Shack restaurants in Kentucky, typically $7.29.
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.19 to $5.99 at 67 Sonic restaurants in Kentucky, typically $5.59.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Sonic in Kentucky is at 409 Us Highway 62 West, Princeton, comparing the same basket at 67 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Kentucky?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $3.99 to $5.39 at 106 Arby's restaurants in Kentucky, typically $4.79.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Kentucky?
- The cheapest Arby's in Kentucky is at 902 S MAIN ST, Nicholasville, comparing the same basket at 104 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every 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) restaurant in the country, 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/kentucky), prices checked 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.