Shakes and Blasts · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,360 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float, and how many calories?
The Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float (small) costs $4.09 at a typical drive-in and has 300 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $1.99 to $7.29 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,360 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,360 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, small
- $4.09
- Calories
- 300
- Price range
- $1.99 to $7.29
- Most common price
- $3.99 (9% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 72
- Category
- Shakes and Blasts
- Sold at
- 3,360 drive-ins
What is in the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float
Creamy vanilla soft serve and BARQ’S® Root Beer makes for the perfect drink or dessert.
Compared
How the Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float Compare in Shakes and Blasts
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Classic Shake | $4.19 | 570 | 133 |
| Hot Fudge Classic Shake | $4.19 | 600 | 140 |
| Strawberry Classic Shake | $4.19 | 560 | 131 |
| Vanilla Classic Shake | $4.19 | 570 | 133 |
| Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float | $4.09 | 300 | 72 |
| Cocoberry Cream | $3.79 | 340 | 88 |
| Caramel Sundae | $3.19 | 430 | 132 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | $3.19 | 470 | 145 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $4.09 for the Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float (Small). A few go as low as $1.99 or as high as $7.29, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$1.99
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$4.09
what most people pay
Most expensive
$7.29
the highest anywhere
State by State
Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float 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 small runs from $3.09 in MI to $5.69 in MN, a 266% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI16 stores | $3.09 | $2.79to$4.79 | -$1.05-25.4% |
| 2 | NJ13 stores | $3.48 | $2.59to$4.59 | -$0.66-15.9% |
| 3 | VA50 stores | $3.79 | $3.09to$4.59 | -$0.35-8.5% |
| 4 | NC80 stores | $3.81 | $3.29to$4.44 | -$0.33-8% |
| 5 | OK258 stores | $3.83 | $3.19to$4.90 | -$0.31-7.5% |
| 6 | WA14 stores | $3.86 | $3.69to$5.49 | -$0.28-6.8% |
| 7 | TX901 stores | $3.92 | $1.99to$5.78 | -$0.22-5.3% |
| 8 | AR190 stores | $3.96 | $3.19to$5.19 | -$0.18-4.3% |
| 9 | AL95 stores | $4.00 | $3.29to$5.09 | -$0.14-3.4% |
| 10 | NM69 stores | $4.02 | $3.69to$5.09 | -$0.12-2.9% |
| 11 | UT16 stores | $4.05 | $3.59to$4.08 | -$0.09-2.2% |
| 12 | WY6 stores | $4.06 | $2.89to$4.79 | -$0.08-1.9% |
| 13 | PA19 stores | $4.07 | $2.69to$4.99 | -$0.07-1.7% |
| 14 | ID21 stores | $4.08 | $1.99to$5.29 | -$0.06-1.4% |
| 15 | LA158 stores | $4.08 | $1.99to$4.99 | -$0.06-1.4% |
| 16 | GA65 stores | $4.09 | $2.99to$5.49 | -$0.05-1.2% |
| 17 | OH36 stores | $4.10 | $2.99to$5.39 | -$0.04-1% |
| 18 | TN219 stores | $4.11 | $3.29to$5.19 | -$0.03-0.7% |
| 19 | MS119 stores | $4.13 | $2.99to$5.29 | -$0.01-0.2% |
| 20 | NV23 stores | $4.18 | $3.99to$5.29 | +$0.04+1% |
| 21 | AZ87 stores | $4.20 | $3.29to$4.79 | +$0.06+1.4% |
| 22 | KY66 stores | $4.28 | $3.49to$5.39 | +$0.14+3.4% |
| 23 | SC74 stores | $4.32 | $3.59to$4.78 | +$0.18+4.3% |
| 24 | IN26 stores | $4.34 | $2.89to$5.19 | +$0.20+4.8% |
| 25 | WV7 stores | $4.47 | $3.58to$4.89 | +$0.33+8% |
| 26 | KS131 stores | $4.50 | $2.99to$5.79 | +$0.36+8.7% |
| 27 | NY25 stores | $4.53 | $2.89to$5.49 | +$0.39+9.4% |
| 28 | FL88 stores | $4.55 | $1.99to$5.49 | +$0.41+9.9% |
| 29 | MD12 stores | $4.56 | $3.89to$4.79 | +$0.42+10.1% |
| 30 | CO78 stores | $4.57 | $2.99to$5.19 | +$0.43+10.4% |
| 31 | MO183 stores | $4.62 | $3.69to$5.69 | +$0.48+11.6% |
| 32 | IL51 stores | $4.66 | $2.19to$5.39 | +$0.52+12.6% |
| 33 | OR13 stores | $4.83 | $4.10to$5.69 | +$0.69+16.7% |
| 34 | CT7 stores | $5.02 | $4.49to$5.19 | +$0.88+21.3% |
| 35 | CA79 stores | $5.07 | $3.99to$6.29 | +$0.93+22.5% |
| 36 | IA10 stores | $5.13 | $4.29to$7.29 | +$0.99+23.9% |
| 37 | NE29 stores | $5.21 | $4.18to$7.29 | +$1.07+25.8% |
| 38 | MN5 stores | $5.69 | $5.69to$5.69 | +$1.55+37.4% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $4.14 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float?
About $4.09 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $1.99 to $7.29 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float?
300 calories, 70 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
Why does the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float 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 Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float cheapest?
MI, averaging $3.09. MN is the priciest at $5.69.
Does every Sonic sell the Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float?
It is on the menu at 3,360 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float all day?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so it is available any time the drive-in is open.
How do I find the Sonic Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float 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 Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float 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 Small BARQ’S® Root Beer Float?
Creamy vanilla soft serve and BARQ’S® Root Beer makes for the perfect drink or dessert.
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