Drinks · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,355 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®, and how many calories?
The Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® (medium) costs $3.89 at a typical drive-in and has 270 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $2.89 to $6.59 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,355 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,355 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $3.89
- Calories
- 270
- Price range
- $2.89 to $6.59
- Most common price
- $3.79 (21% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 69
- Category
- Drinks
- Sold at
- 3,355 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44
What is in the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®
The sweet flavor of coconut, cream, and lime infused in your Dr Pepper®.
Compared
How the Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Citrus Frozen Refresher | $3.89 | 350 | 88 |
| Mango Peach Frozen Refresher | $3.89 | 350 | 88 |
| Strawberry Passion Fruit Frozen Refresher | $3.89 | 340 | 86 |
| Watermelon Peach Frozen Refresher | $3.89 | 330 | 83 |
| Dirty Dr Pepper® | $3.89 | 270 | 69 |
| Strawberry Lemonade | $3.65 | 310 | 83 |
| Shark Bite | $3.59 | 280 | 77 |
| Berry Citrus Refresher | $3.49 | 110 | 31 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $3.89 for the Dirty Dr Pepper® (Medium). A few go as low as $2.89 or as high as $6.59, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$2.89
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$3.89
what most people pay
Most expensive
$6.59
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® Prices by Size
5 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Mini
$2.79
120 cal · 43 per $
Small
$3.39
150 cal · 44 per $
Medium
$3.89
270 cal · 69 per $
Large
$4.29
410 cal · 96 per $
Route 44
$4.79
540 cal · 113 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $2.79 | $1.69 to $4.38 | 120 | 43 |
| Small | $3.39 | $2.29 to $5.99 | 150 | 44 |
| Medium | $3.89 | $2.89 to $6.59 | 270 | 69 |
| Large | $4.29 | $3.09 to $6.99 | 410 | 96 |
| Route 44 | $4.79 | $3.59 to $7.59 | 540 | 113 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 $3.62 in NC to $4.91 in CA, a 128% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC80 stores | $3.62 | $3.39to$4.29 | -$0.32-8.1% |
| 2 | FL88 stores | $3.67 | $2.99to$4.39 | -$0.27-6.9% |
| 3 | MI16 stores | $3.74 | $3.49to$5.39 | -$0.20-5.1% |
| 4 | MS119 stores | $3.74 | $3.19to$4.49 | -$0.20-5.1% |
| 5 | SC74 stores | $3.75 | $3.19to$4.29 | -$0.19-4.8% |
| 6 | KS131 stores | $3.77 | $3.49to$4.19 | -$0.17-4.3% |
| 7 | OH35 stores | $3.77 | $2.89to$4.09 | -$0.17-4.3% |
| 8 | MD12 stores | $3.81 | $3.39to$4.59 | -$0.13-3.3% |
| 9 | OK258 stores | $3.81 | $3.39to$4.39 | -$0.13-3.3% |
| 10 | AR190 stores | $3.83 | $3.49to$4.79 | -$0.11-2.8% |
| 11 | TN219 stores | $3.84 | $3.49to$4.99 | -$0.10-2.5% |
| 12 | CO78 stores | $3.87 | $3.09to$4.19 | -$0.07-1.8% |
| 13 | UT16 stores | $3.87 | $3.49to$3.89 | -$0.07-1.8% |
| 14 | LA158 stores | $3.89 | $3.49to$4.09 | -$0.05-1.3% |
| 15 | AL94 stores | $3.91 | $3.19to$4.49 | -$0.03-0.8% |
| 16 | MO183 stores | $3.92 | $3.29to$4.19 | -$0.02-0.5% |
| 17 | NM68 stores | $3.92 | $3.79to$4.29 | -$0.02-0.5% |
| 18 | NV23 stores | $3.93 | $3.69to$4.09 | -$0.01-0.3% |
| 19 | KY66 stores | $3.94 | $3.19to$4.29 | +$0.000% |
| 20 | PA19 stores | $3.97 | $3.49to$4.59 | +$0.03+0.8% |
| 21 | TX901 stores | $3.97 | $2.99to$6.59 | +$0.03+0.8% |
| 22 | GA65 stores | $3.99 | $3.49to$6.29 | +$0.05+1.3% |
| 23 | IN26 stores | $3.99 | $3.69to$5.19 | +$0.05+1.3% |
| 24 | WY6 stores | $4.01 | $3.59to$4.79 | +$0.07+1.8% |
| 25 | WA14 stores | $4.03 | $3.99to$4.30 | +$0.09+2.3% |
| 26 | VA50 stores | $4.04 | $3.49to$4.29 | +$0.10+2.5% |
| 27 | ID21 stores | $4.06 | $3.49to$4.39 | +$0.12+3% |
| 28 | NE29 stores | $4.10 | $3.59to$5.69 | +$0.16+4.1% |
| 29 | AZ87 stores | $4.13 | $3.89to$4.59 | +$0.19+4.8% |
| 30 | WV7 stores | $4.16 | $4.09to$4.59 | +$0.22+5.6% |
| 31 | IA10 stores | $4.19 | $3.79to$5.09 | +$0.25+6.3% |
| 32 | MN5 stores | $4.29 | $4.29to$4.29 | +$0.35+8.9% |
| 33 | OR13 stores | $4.39 | $4.29to$4.59 | +$0.45+11.4% |
| 34 | IL51 stores | $4.45 | $3.69to$5.19 | +$0.51+12.9% |
| 35 | CT7 stores | $4.69 | $4.49to$4.99 | +$0.75+19% |
| 36 | NY25 stores | $4.72 | $3.09to$6.29 | +$0.78+19.8% |
| 37 | NJ13 stores | $4.85 | $4.19to$5.79 | +$0.91+23.1% |
| 38 | CA77 stores | $4.91 | $4.19to$5.89 | +$0.97+24.6% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $3.94 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®?
About $3.89 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $2.89 to $6.59 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper®?
270 calories. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® come in?
5: Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 Dirty Dr Pepper® cheapest?
NC, averaging $3.62. CA is the priciest at $4.91.
Does every Sonic sell the Dirty Dr Pepper®?
It is on the menu at 3,355 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Is the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 $1.95.
How do I find the Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 Dirty Dr Pepper® 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 Dirty Dr Pepper®?
The sweet flavor of coconut, cream, and lime infused in your Dr Pepper®.
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