Drinks · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Big Red, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 2,159 drive-ins across 18 states.
How much is the Sonic Big Red, and how many calories?
The Sonic Big Red (medium) costs $2.59 at a typical drive-in and has 170 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $1.20 to $4.29 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 2,159 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 2,159 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $2.59
- Calories
- 170
- Price range
- $1.20 to $4.29
- Most common price
- $2.49 (25% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 66
- Category
- Drinks
- Sold at
- 2,159 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44
What is in the Sonic Big Red
Sweet and smooth Big Red® served over SONIC's famous ice.
Compared
How the Big Red Compare in Drinks
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprite Zero | $2.59 | 0 | n/a |
| Sweet Iced Tea | $2.59 | 170 | 64 |
| Unsweet Iced Tea | $2.59 | 0 | n/a |
| Cranberry Limeade | $2.59 | 140 | 53 |
| Big Red | $2.59 | 170 | 66 |
| Dr. Pepper | $2.09 | 100 | 46 |
| Blue Raspberry Lemonade | $2.19 | 110 | 51 |
| Coffee | $1.99 | 0 | n/a |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Big Red?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $2.59 for the Big Red (Medium). A few go as low as $1.20 or as high as $4.29, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$1.20
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$2.59
what most people pay
Most expensive
$4.29
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Big Red Prices by Size
5 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Mini
$1.59
70 cal · 44 per $
Small
$2.09
110 cal · 53 per $
Medium
$2.59
170 cal · 66 per $
Large
$2.99
250 cal · 84 per $
Route 44
$3.49
340 cal · 97 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $1.59 | $0.79 to $2.89 | 70 | 44 |
| Small | $2.09 | $0.95 to $3.89 | 110 | 53 |
| Medium | $2.59 | $1.20 to $4.29 | 170 | 66 |
| Large | $2.99 | $1.40 to $4.69 | 250 | 84 |
| Route 44 | $3.49 | $1.65 to $5.29 | 340 | 97 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Big Red Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 18 states with enough stores to average honestly, the medium runs from $2.48 in KS to $3.11 in GA, a 258% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KS130 stores | $2.48 | $2.19to$3.49 | -$0.11-4.2% |
| 2 | AR178 stores | $2.50 | $1.20to$3.49 | -$0.09-3.5% |
| 3 | IN22 stores | $2.50 | $2.39to$3.59 | -$0.09-3.5% |
| 4 | OK258 stores | $2.50 | $1.30to$2.89 | -$0.09-3.5% |
| 5 | MS103 stores | $2.54 | $1.89to$3.19 | -$0.05-1.9% |
| 6 | KY35 stores | $2.55 | $1.40to$2.89 | -$0.04-1.5% |
| 7 | UT16 stores | $2.57 | $2.19to$2.59 | -$0.02-0.8% |
| 8 | MO143 stores | $2.60 | $2.39to$2.89 | +$0.01+0.4% |
| 9 | NM69 stores | $2.61 | $2.49to$2.99 | +$0.02+0.8% |
| 10 | TX899 stores | $2.61 | $1.25to$4.29 | +$0.02+0.8% |
| 11 | LA156 stores | $2.66 | $1.30to$2.99 | +$0.07+2.7% |
| 12 | NE26 stores | $2.74 | $2.39to$2.99 | +$0.15+5.8% |
| 13 | WV5 stores | $2.81 | $2.79to$2.89 | +$0.22+8.5% |
| 14 | IA5 stores | $2.83 | $2.79to$2.89 | +$0.24+9.3% |
| 15 | AL16 stores | $2.87 | $2.49to$2.99 | +$0.28+10.8% |
| 16 | AZ79 stores | $2.87 | $2.79to$3.09 | +$0.28+10.8% |
| 17 | PA5 stores | $2.89 | $2.89to$2.89 | +$0.30+11.6% |
| 18 | GA6 stores | $3.11 | $1.70to$3.39 | +$0.52+20.1% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $2.59 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Big Red: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Big Red?
About $2.59 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $1.20 to $4.29 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Big Red?
170 calories. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Big Red come in?
5: Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Big Red cost more at some locations?
Sonic is franchised, so each owner sets the price. That is why this page shows a range, not one number.
Where is the Sonic Big Red cheapest?
KS, averaging $2.48. GA is the priciest at $3.11.
Does every Sonic sell the Big Red?
It is on the menu at 2,159 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Is the Sonic Big Red half price during Happy Hour?
Yes. Happy Hour runs 2 to 4 PM every day and halves all drinks and slushes, so it drops to about $1.30.
How do I find the Sonic Big Red near me?
Use the Sonic app or the store locator to find your nearest drive-in, then order it at the stall or for pickup.
Can I order the Sonic Big Red on the app?
Yes. You can order it in the Sonic app for drive-in pickup or delivery, and app-only deals sometimes apply.
What is in the Sonic Big Red?
Sweet and smooth Big Red® served over SONIC's famous ice.
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Diet CokePrices and calories come from Sonic's own store-level menu data across 3,357 open drive-ins in 46 states, last refreshed 2026-08-01. Sonic sets prices per franchise, so we publish the median rather than the mean, and the range beside it. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Sonic Drive-In.