Drinks · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,356 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade, and how many calories?
The Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade (medium) costs $3.29 at a typical drive-in and has 130 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $1.60 to $5.99 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,356 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,356 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $3.29
- Calories
- 130
- Price range
- $1.60 to $5.99
- Most common price
- $3.19 (15% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 39
- Category
- Drinks
- Sold at
- 3,356 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Mini, Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44
What is in the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade
Freshly brewed unsweet tea and all natural Lemonade served over SONIC’s famous ice.
Compared
How the Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Flamingo | $3.39 | 310 | 90 |
| All Natural Lemonade | $3.29 | 270 | 79 |
| Cranberry Lemonade | $3.29 | 330 | 97 |
| Half Sweet Tea / Half Lemonade | $3.29 | 220 | 66 |
| Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade | $3.29 | 130 | 39 |
| Cherry Limeade | $2.99 | 240 | 77 |
| Diet Limeade | $2.99 | 5 | 2 |
| Half Sweet Tea / Half Unsweet Tea | $2.99 | 150 | 48 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $3.29 for the Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade (Medium). A few go as low as $1.60 or as high as $5.99, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$1.60
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$3.29
what most people pay
Most expensive
$5.99
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade Prices by Size
6 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Mini
$2.19
90 cal · 41 per $
Mini
$2.19
50 cal · 23 per $
Small
$2.79
80 cal · 29 per $
Medium
$3.29
130 cal · 40 per $
Large
$3.69
200 cal · 54 per $
Route 44
$4.09
270 cal · 66 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $2.19 | $0.20 to $3.99 | 90 | 41 |
| Mini | $2.19 | $0.20 to $3.99 | 50 | 23 |
| Small | $2.79 | $1.40 to $5.19 | 80 | 29 |
| Medium | $3.29 | $1.60 to $5.99 | 130 | 40 |
| Large | $3.69 | $1.75 to $6.99 | 200 | 54 |
| Route 44 | $4.09 | $2.00 to $7.39 | 270 | 66 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 $3.00 in UT to $4.45 in CA, a 274% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT16 stores | $3.00 | $2.99to$3.19 | -$0.31-9.4% |
| 2 | KS131 stores | $3.02 | $2.29to$3.89 | -$0.29-8.8% |
| 3 | CO78 stores | $3.07 | $2.49to$3.59 | -$0.24-7.3% |
| 4 | OK257 stores | $3.13 | $1.65to$3.69 | -$0.18-5.4% |
| 5 | AR189 stores | $3.21 | $1.65to$3.89 | -$0.10-3% |
| 6 | MS119 stores | $3.22 | $2.39to$3.59 | -$0.09-2.7% |
| 7 | NM69 stores | $3.22 | $2.99to$3.69 | -$0.09-2.7% |
| 8 | TX900 stores | $3.22 | $1.60to$4.89 | -$0.09-2.7% |
| 9 | NC80 stores | $3.23 | $2.99to$3.89 | -$0.08-2.4% |
| 10 | SC74 stores | $3.24 | $1.90to$3.79 | -$0.07-2.1% |
| 11 | FL88 stores | $3.26 | $2.49to$3.99 | -$0.05-1.5% |
| 12 | TN218 stores | $3.27 | $2.39to$3.79 | -$0.04-1.2% |
| 13 | WY6 stores | $3.27 | $2.29to$3.49 | -$0.04-1.2% |
| 14 | MO183 stores | $3.28 | $2.49to$3.79 | -$0.03-0.9% |
| 15 | NV23 stores | $3.29 | $3.19to$3.59 | -$0.02-0.6% |
| 16 | AL95 stores | $3.30 | $2.39to$3.79 | -$0.01-0.3% |
| 17 | MI16 stores | $3.30 | $2.99to$4.89 | -$0.01-0.3% |
| 18 | IN26 stores | $3.31 | $2.39to$4.49 | +$0.000% |
| 19 | ID21 stores | $3.34 | $2.49to$4.19 | +$0.03+0.9% |
| 20 | LA157 stores | $3.34 | $1.80to$3.69 | +$0.03+0.9% |
| 21 | OH36 stores | $3.35 | $2.89to$3.79 | +$0.04+1.2% |
| 22 | KY67 stores | $3.38 | $1.80to$3.99 | +$0.07+2.1% |
| 23 | AZ87 stores | $3.48 | $3.29to$3.69 | +$0.17+5.1% |
| 24 | GA65 stores | $3.49 | $1.90to$5.49 | +$0.18+5.4% |
| 25 | IA10 stores | $3.50 | $2.79to$4.59 | +$0.19+5.7% |
| 26 | NE29 stores | $3.51 | $2.79to$4.89 | +$0.20+6% |
| 27 | VA50 stores | $3.60 | $3.19to$4.09 | +$0.29+8.8% |
| 28 | WV7 stores | $3.68 | $3.59to$4.19 | +$0.37+11.2% |
| 29 | MN5 stores | $3.69 | $3.69to$3.69 | +$0.38+11.5% |
| 30 | IL51 stores | $3.75 | $2.79to$4.49 | +$0.44+13.3% |
| 31 | PA19 stores | $3.80 | $3.19to$4.29 | +$0.49+14.8% |
| 32 | MD12 stores | $3.81 | $3.59to$4.19 | +$0.50+15.1% |
| 33 | NJ13 stores | $3.82 | $3.19to$5.39 | +$0.51+15.4% |
| 34 | OR13 stores | $3.84 | $3.40to$4.00 | +$0.53+16% |
| 35 | NY25 stores | $4.05 | $3.29to$4.59 | +$0.74+22.4% |
| 36 | CT7 stores | $4.08 | $3.99to$4.19 | +$0.77+23.3% |
| 37 | WA14 stores | $4.43 | $3.39to$4.59 | +$1.12+33.8% |
| 38 | CA79 stores | $4.45 | $3.49to$5.99 | +$1.14+34.4% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $3.31 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade?
About $3.29 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $1.60 to $5.99 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade?
130 calories. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade come in?
6: Mini, Mini, Small, Medium, Large, Route 44. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade cheapest?
UT, averaging $3.00. CA is the priciest at $4.45.
Does every Sonic sell the Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade?
It is on the menu at 3,356 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Is the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 $1.65.
How do I find the Sonic Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade 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 Half Unsweet Tea / Half Lemonade?
Freshly brewed unsweet tea and all natural Lemonade 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.