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Free air in Minnesota
Is air free in Minnesota?
Owner decidesNot by law. Minnesota has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 474 places with air we have mapped in Minnesota, 362 (76 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Kwik Trip, Hy-Vee and Costco, plus tire shops such as Discount Tire and Les Schwab that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 474
- free or usually free
- 362
- tire shops fill free
- 52
- open 24/7 (known)
- 194
Chains with air in Minnesota
The brands with the most locations on our Minnesota map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in MN | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Kwik Trip | 259 | Usually free |
| Discount Tire | 31 | Free, staff fill |
| Les Schwab | 21 | Free, staff fill |
| Hy-Vee | 20 | Usually free |
| Holiday | 17 | Depends on the store |
| Speedway | 16 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 15 | Free for members |
| Casey's | 10 | Depends on the store |
| Lowe's | 9 | Usually free |
| Pilot and Flying J | 6 | Usually free |
| Sinclair | 5 | Depends on the store |
| BP | 5 | Depends on the store |
| Shell | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Circle K | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Mobil | 3 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Minnesota
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Rochester24 free / 28
- Minneapolis18
- Saint Cloud12
- Duluth12
- Mankato11
- Saint Paul11
- Maple Grove8
- Shakopee8
- Blaine8
- Cambridge7
- Albert Lea7
- Winona7
- Lakeville7
- Apple Valley7
- Owatonna7
- Austin7
- Coon Rapids5
- Burnsville5
- Hermantown5
- Worthington5
- New Ulm5
- Glencoe4
- Marshall4
- Hutchinson4
- Eagan4
- Cloquet4
- Sauk Rapids4
- Stewartville4
- Moose Lake4
- Kasson4
- Monticello4
- Moorhead4
- Faribault4
- Northfield4
- Red Wing4
- Willmar4
- Woodbury4
- Brooklyn Park4
- Otsego4
- Anoka3
- Isanti3
- Prior Lake3
- Two Harbors3
- Savage3
- Detroit Lakes3
- Rosemount3
- Oak Park Heights3
- New Prague3
- North Branch3
Confirmed free air pumps in Minnesota
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Holiday
FreeCoon Rapids, MN 55448
Casey's General Store
FreeGlencoe, MN 55336
Hy-Vee Gas
Free18450 70th Way North, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Kwik Trip
Free1001 East College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeMinneapolis, MN 55408
Kwik Trip
Free3111 Wellner Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeSaint Cloud, MN 56301
Kwik Trip
Free15 20th Ave SE, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Hours: Open 24/7
BP Gas Station
FreeShoreview, MN 55126
Winter tire pressure in Minnesota
−6 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Minnesota goes from about 70 °F in July to 12 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 29 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Iowa443 places
- North Dakota45 places
- South Dakota77 places
- Wisconsin693 places
Free air in Minnesota: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Minnesota?
Only where the owner chooses. Minnesota doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Minnesota?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Minnesota are Kwik Trip (259), Hy-Vee (20), Costco (15) and Lowe's (9). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Minnesota?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Discount Tire (31 locations) and Les Schwab (21 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Minnesota?
Minnesota averages about 70 °F in July and 12 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 6 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Minnesota has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Rochester has the most free or usually free spots in Minnesota: 24 of 28 places with air.