Slushes · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Cherry Slush, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,361 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Cherry Slush, and how many calories?
The Sonic Cherry Slush (medium) costs $2.89 at a typical drive-in and has 270 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $1.30 to $4.99 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,361 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,361 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $2.89
- Calories
- 270
- Price range
- $1.30 to $4.99
- Most common price
- $2.99 (19% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 91
- Category
- Slushes
- Sold at
- 3,361 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44
What is in the Sonic Cherry Slush
Sweet cherry icy slush
Compared
How the Cherry Slush Compare in Slushes
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Slush | $3.69 | 670 | 174 |
| Strawberry Slush | $3.49 | 290 | 81 |
| Blue Coconut Slush | $2.89 | 260 | 88 |
| Blue Raspberry Slush | $2.89 | 260 | 88 |
| Cherry Slush | $2.89 | 270 | 91 |
| Mango Slush | $2.89 | 250 | 84 |
| POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast Slush | $2.89 | 270 | 91 |
| Grape Slush | $2.29 | 190 | 80 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Cherry Slush?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $2.89 for the Cherry Slush (Medium). A few go as low as $1.30 or as high as $4.99, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$1.30
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$2.89
what most people pay
Most expensive
$4.99
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Cherry Slush Prices by Size
5 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Mini
$1.69
130 cal · 77 per $
Small
$2.29
190 cal · 83 per $
Medium
$2.89
270 cal · 93 per $
Large
$3.29
420 cal · 128 per $
Route 44
$3.69
590 cal · 160 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $1.69 | $0.79 to $3.29 | 130 | 77 |
| Small | $2.29 | $1.00 to $4.19 | 190 | 83 |
| Medium | $2.89 | $1.30 to $4.99 | 270 | 93 |
| Large | $3.29 | $1.50 to $5.99 | 420 | 128 |
| Route 44 | $3.69 | $1.75 to $6.79 | 590 | 160 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Cherry Slush Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 38 states with enough stores to average honestly, the medium runs from $2.69 in OK to $4.20 in CA, a 284% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OK258 stores | $2.69 | $1.35to$3.19 | -$0.27-9.1% |
| 2 | AR190 stores | $2.73 | $1.30to$3.69 | -$0.23-7.8% |
| 3 | MS119 stores | $2.80 | $2.09to$2.99 | -$0.16-5.4% |
| 4 | NC80 stores | $2.80 | $2.49to$3.99 | -$0.16-5.4% |
| 5 | KS131 stores | $2.81 | $2.49to$3.29 | -$0.15-5.1% |
| 6 | NM69 stores | $2.81 | $2.59to$3.19 | -$0.15-5.1% |
| 7 | TN219 stores | $2.81 | $2.39to$3.59 | -$0.15-5.1% |
| 8 | TX901 stores | $2.88 | $1.40to$4.29 | -$0.08-2.7% |
| 9 | NV23 stores | $2.91 | $2.69to$2.99 | -$0.05-1.7% |
| 10 | IN26 stores | $2.92 | $2.59to$3.89 | -$0.04-1.4% |
| 11 | LA158 stores | $2.92 | $1.40to$3.19 | -$0.04-1.4% |
| 12 | MO183 stores | $2.92 | $2.49to$3.49 | -$0.04-1.4% |
| 13 | AL95 stores | $2.93 | $2.09to$3.19 | -$0.03-1% |
| 14 | MI16 stores | $2.95 | $2.69to$3.99 | -$0.01-0.3% |
| 15 | UT16 stores | $2.95 | $2.39to$2.99 | -$0.01-0.3% |
| 16 | OH36 stores | $2.96 | $2.19to$3.79 | +$0.000% |
| 17 | KY67 stores | $2.97 | $1.65to$3.79 | +$0.01+0.3% |
| 18 | ID21 stores | $3.00 | $2.69to$3.59 | +$0.04+1.4% |
| 19 | GA65 stores | $3.04 | $1.70to$4.49 | +$0.08+2.7% |
| 20 | FL88 stores | $3.06 | $2.69to$3.19 | +$0.10+3.4% |
| 21 | SC74 stores | $3.08 | $1.70to$3.79 | +$0.12+4.1% |
| 22 | AZ87 stores | $3.13 | $2.99to$3.49 | +$0.17+5.7% |
| 23 | WY6 stores | $3.17 | $2.29to$3.49 | +$0.21+7.1% |
| 24 | NE29 stores | $3.22 | $2.69to$4.89 | +$0.26+8.8% |
| 25 | CO78 stores | $3.25 | $2.49to$4.29 | +$0.29+9.8% |
| 26 | IA10 stores | $3.27 | $2.99to$4.59 | +$0.31+10.5% |
| 27 | WV7 stores | $3.33 | $3.19to$3.59 | +$0.37+12.5% |
| 28 | VA50 stores | $3.40 | $2.69to$3.99 | +$0.44+14.9% |
| 29 | IL51 stores | $3.43 | $2.69to$4.19 | +$0.47+15.9% |
| 30 | PA19 stores | $3.43 | $2.79to$4.19 | +$0.47+15.9% |
| 31 | MD12 stores | $3.52 | $3.39to$3.99 | +$0.56+18.9% |
| 32 | CT7 stores | $3.55 | $3.49to$3.69 | +$0.59+19.9% |
| 33 | OR13 stores | $3.55 | $3.10to$3.70 | +$0.59+19.9% |
| 34 | MN5 stores | $3.59 | $3.59to$3.59 | +$0.63+21.3% |
| 35 | NJ13 stores | $3.61 | $3.19to$4.89 | +$0.65+22% |
| 36 | NY25 stores | $3.73 | $2.59to$4.49 | +$0.77+26% |
| 37 | WA14 stores | $4.12 | $3.19to$4.29 | +$1.16+39.2% |
| 38 | CA79 stores | $4.20 | $3.69to$4.99 | +$1.24+41.9% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $2.96 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Cherry Slush: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Cherry Slush?
About $2.89 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $1.30 to $4.99 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Cherry Slush?
270 calories. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Cherry Slush come in?
5: Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Cherry Slush 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 Cherry Slush cheapest?
OK, averaging $2.69. CA is the priciest at $4.20.
Does every Sonic sell the Cherry Slush?
It is on the menu at 3,361 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Is the Sonic Cherry Slush 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 $1.45.
How do I find the Sonic Cherry Slush 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 Cherry Slush 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 Cherry Slush?
Sweet cherry icy slush
Keep Exploring
Also in Sonic Slushes
Blue Coconut Slush
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260 CALTropical blue coconut icy slush
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Blue Raspberry Slush
$2.89
260 CALSweet and tangy blue raspberry icy slush
Blue Raspberry Slush
Grape Slush
$2.29
190 CALThe sweet flavor of Grape in an icy Slush
Grape Slush
Mango Slush
$2.89
250 CALMango flavor and icy Slush.
Mango Slush
Peach Slush
$2.29
180 CALPeach flavor and icy Slush
Peach Slush
Cranberry Slush
$3.69
670 CALCranberry slush made with Minute Maid® Cranberry juice
Cranberry SlushPrices 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.