Gas and EV Stations Near Grand Canyon

Fueling or Charging Your Drive to Grand Canyon

by Canyon Dave

Gas Stations on the Way to Grand Canyon

The road to Grand Canyon South Entrance is Highway 64, exit 165 north from Interstste 40, at Williams, Arizona. You don't need to enter Williams itself: two gas stations are on highway 64 a few miles north of Williams, toward Grand Canyon.

However, there might be cheaper gas stations within Williams. To find these and see a bit of the town, proceed past exit 165 to the next exit, 163. There is somewhat less expensive gas at the Love's travel stop or the new Maverick station to the right of the exit.

If you go left into town, passing under the freeway, watch out for huge prices at the first couple of stations and proceed into the downtown to find gas and a few really nice restaurants: we recommend El Corral for Mexican food, Brewed Awakenings for a snack or latte, and Red Raven or Western View Steak House for a high class dinner. Your last big grocery before the Grand Canyon is a Safeway in town (with a Starbucks).

Today, August 9, 2023 (use for comparison), unleaded gasoline prices rise up from $3.59 near or in Williams, to $4.59 in Valle (Grand Canyon Junction), to $5.49 in Tusayan near the Grand Canyon South Entrance. Find these Grand Canyon area towns on the map.

A tank of gas will probably be sufficient for your Grand Canyon visit. There are more expensive gas stations in Tusayan and inside the National Park at Desert View, 30 miles east of Grand Canyon Village.

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers are located in Williams, Valle, and the IMAX Visitor Center in Tusayan on the drive up to Grand Canyon. Within the National Park and free to use, there are EV chargers at Market Plaza, Yavapai Lodge East, and Maswik Lodge. Desert View has no EV charging stations.