Fast food prices in Missouri
Missouri ranks 28th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).
907 restaurants, prices as of . See Missouri on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.59 in Missouri ($4.59 to $6.29 across 316 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.39 in Missouri ($3.99 to $6.69 across 102 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.99 in Missouri ($5.69 to $7.29 across 100 restaurants). Wendy's here is 2% above its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.49 in Missouri ($4.99 to $6.69 across 227 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Missouri ($3.99 to $6.99 across 66 restaurants). KFC here is 1% above its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Missouri ($5.49 to $6.99 across 48 restaurants). Popeyes here is 4% above its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Missouri ($5.39 to $5.79 across 48 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 2% above its US typical price.
The scoop
Popeyes swings widest in MissouriPopeyes has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 55% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $20.76 in Lee'S Summit, MO to $32.16 in Oak Grove, MO.
McDonald's feeds the biggest mapMcDonald's has 293 restaurants compared here, the most of any brand shown. Its median basket is $23.06, which is 3% below the national typical price.
Chick-fil-A keeps it tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand on this map, with a 7% spread. The basket goes from $28.56 in Florissant, MO to $30.56 in Des Peres, MO.
Strafford travel stop tops Taco BellA travel stop site in Strafford, MO is among Taco Bell's priciest spots at $29.46. Statewide, Taco Bell's median basket is $28.06, 1% below the national typical price.
Springfield scores McDonald's bargainsSpringfield, MO has the cheapest McDonald's store basket at $20.26, with a Big Mac at $4.89. Among towns, Springfield, MO also has the lowest McDonald's median basket at $21.96.
Every brand in Missouri
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 316 | Big Mac: $5.59 | $4.59 to $6.29 | 97 | 3250 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield |
| Burger King | 102 | Whopper: $6.39 | $3.99 to $6.69 | 104 | 4324 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis |
| Wendy's | 100 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $5.69 to $7.29 | 102 | 3161 Phoenix Center Drive, Washington |
| Taco Bell | 227 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.49 | $4.99 to $6.69 | 99 | 904 E. US Highway 60, Mountain View |
| KFC | 66 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $3.99 to $6.99 | 101 | 1199 Shapiro Road, Festus |
| Popeyes | 48 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 104 | 440 NW Chipman Rd, Lee'S Summit |
| Chick-fil-A | 48 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.39 to $5.79 | 102 | 951 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs |
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 | $5.59 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.39 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — |
Cities in Missouri
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 74 | 103 | 22nd |
| Saint Louis | 68 | 100 | 11th |
| Springfield | 56 | 100 | 12th |
| Independence | 28 | 100 | 13th |
| Columbia | 24 | 101 | 17th |
| Joplin | 22 | 102 | 19th |
| Lees Summit | 17 | 102 | 20th |
| Saint Peters | 14 | 98 | 3rd |
| Branson | 12 | 101 | 18th |
| Cape Girardeau | 11 | 100 | 14th |
| Blue Springs | 11 | 98 | 4th |
| Jefferson City | 11 | 100 | 15th |
| Florissant | 10 | 98 | 5th |
| Saint Joseph | 10 | 104 | 24th |
| Sedalia | 9 | 100 | 16th |
| O Fallon | 9 | — | — |
| Saint Charles | 9 | — | — |
| St. Joseph | 9 | 110 | 25th |
| Poplar Bluff | 9 | 103 | 23rd |
| St. Louis | 9 | — | — |
| Wentzville | 8 | 102 | 21st |
| Ozark | 8 | 96 | 1st |
| Arnold | 8 | 99 | 9th |
| Raytown | 8 | — | — |
| Farmington | 7 | 98 | 6th |
| West Plains | 7 | 98 | 7th |
| Lebanon | 7 | 96 | 2nd |
| Rolla | 7 | 99 | 10th |
| Hazelwood | 6 | 98 | 8th |
| Fenton | 6 | — | — |
| Grandview | 6 | — | — |
| Gladstone | 6 | — | — |
| Carthage | 6 | — | — |
| Kirksville | 6 | — | — |
| Chesterfield | 6 | — | — |
| Neosho | 6 | — | — |
| Festus | 5 | — | — |
| Harrisonville | 5 | — | — |
| Osage Beach | 5 | — | — |
| Belton | 5 | — | — |
| Marshfield | 5 | — | — |
| Webb City | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Missouri?
- Missouri ranks 28th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 101, 1% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.59 to $6.29 at 316 McDonald's restaurants in Missouri, typically $5.59.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Missouri?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Missouri is at 3250 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, comparing the same basket at 316 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $6.69 at 102 Burger King restaurants in Missouri, typically $6.39.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Missouri?
- The cheapest Burger King in Missouri is at 4324 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, comparing the same basket at 102 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.69 to $7.29 at 100 Wendy's restaurants in Missouri, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Missouri?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Missouri is at 3161 Phoenix Center Drive, Washington, comparing the same basket at 100 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $4.99 to $6.69 at 227 Taco Bell restaurants in Missouri, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Missouri?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Missouri is at 904 E. US Highway 60, Mountain View, comparing the same basket at 227 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $3.99 to $6.99 at 66 KFC restaurants in Missouri, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Missouri?
- The cheapest KFC in Missouri is at 1199 Shapiro Road, Festus, comparing the same basket at 66 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 48 Popeyes restaurants in Missouri, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Missouri?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Missouri is at 440 NW Chipman Rd, Lee'S Summit, comparing the same basket at 48 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Missouri?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 to $5.79 at 48 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Missouri, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Missouri?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Missouri is at 951 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, comparing the same basket at 48 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/missouri), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.