Slushes · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Tropical Cream Slush, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,350 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush, and how many calories?
The Sonic Tropical Cream Slush (medium) costs $4.78 at a typical drive-in and has 780 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $3.79 to $8.18 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,350 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,350 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Limited TimePrice & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $4.78
- Calories
- 780
- Price range
- $3.79 to $8.18
- Most common price
- $4.39 (12% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 161
- Category
- Slushes
- Sold at
- 3,350 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Large
What is in the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush
A tropical pineapple and coconut slush blended with pineapple fruit and sweet and creamy vanilla soft serve.
Compared
How the Tropical Cream 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 / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Cream Slush | $4.78 | 780 | 161 |
| Strawberry Cream Slush | $4.39 | 690 | 151 |
| Blue Coconut Cream Slush | $4.19 | 630 | 150 |
| Cherry Cream Slush | $4.19 | 580 | 138 |
| 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 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $4.78 for the Tropical Cream Slush (Medium). A few go as low as $3.79 or as high as $8.18, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$3.79
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$4.78
what most people pay
Most expensive
$8.18
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Tropical Cream Slush Prices by Size
3 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Small
$4.09
520 cal · 127 per $
Medium
$4.78
780 cal · 163 per $
Large
$5.69
1230 cal · 216 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $4.09 | $3.28 to $7.88 | 520 | 127 |
| Medium | $4.78 | $3.79 to $8.18 | 780 | 163 |
| Large | $5.69 | $4.59 to $9.19 | 1230 | 216 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Tropical Cream 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 $4.41 in AR to $6.09 in CA, a 116% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AR190 stores | $4.41 | $4.09to$5.29 | -$0.44-9.1% |
| 2 | OK257 stores | $4.46 | $3.89to$4.99 | -$0.39-8% |
| 3 | NC80 stores | $4.58 | $4.19to$5.59 | -$0.27-5.6% |
| 4 | UT16 stores | $4.65 | $4.18to$4.68 | -$0.20-4.1% |
| 5 | MS119 stores | $4.67 | $4.29to$4.99 | -$0.18-3.7% |
| 6 | TN219 stores | $4.67 | $3.79to$5.58 | -$0.18-3.7% |
| 7 | IN26 stores | $4.71 | $4.28to$6.09 | -$0.14-2.9% |
| 8 | AL94 stores | $4.72 | $4.39to$5.29 | -$0.13-2.7% |
| 9 | TX900 stores | $4.73 | $3.88to$8.18 | -$0.12-2.5% |
| 10 | KS131 stores | $4.78 | $4.09to$6.44 | -$0.07-1.4% |
| 11 | FL87 stores | $4.80 | $3.99to$5.68 | -$0.05-1% |
| 12 | LA156 stores | $4.81 | $4.19to$5.29 | -$0.04-0.8% |
| 13 | NV23 stores | $4.91 | $4.39to$5.19 | +$0.06+1.2% |
| 14 | SC74 stores | $4.93 | $4.19to$5.68 | +$0.08+1.6% |
| 15 | CO78 stores | $4.95 | $4.29to$6.79 | +$0.10+2.1% |
| 16 | GA65 stores | $4.95 | $4.39to$7.68 | +$0.10+2.1% |
| 17 | MO183 stores | $4.97 | $4.09to$6.74 | +$0.12+2.5% |
| 18 | WY6 stores | $4.97 | $4.38to$5.49 | +$0.12+2.5% |
| 19 | NM68 stores | $4.99 | $4.78to$5.39 | +$0.14+2.9% |
| 20 | VA50 stores | $4.99 | $4.39to$6.08 | +$0.14+2.9% |
| 21 | KY67 stores | $5.05 | $4.29to$5.79 | +$0.20+4.1% |
| 22 | NE29 stores | $5.05 | $4.29to$7.09 | +$0.20+4.1% |
| 23 | ID20 stores | $5.11 | $4.68to$5.49 | +$0.26+5.4% |
| 24 | WV7 stores | $5.16 | $4.89to$5.78 | +$0.31+6.4% |
| 25 | WA14 stores | $5.18 | $5.08to$5.70 | +$0.33+6.8% |
| 26 | IA10 stores | $5.24 | $4.69to$6.49 | +$0.39+8% |
| 27 | OH35 stores | $5.26 | $4.29to$6.39 | +$0.41+8.5% |
| 28 | MN5 stores | $5.29 | $5.29to$5.29 | +$0.44+9.1% |
| 29 | OR13 stores | $5.39 | $4.79to$5.70 | +$0.54+11.1% |
| 30 | IL51 stores | $5.44 | $4.29to$6.19 | +$0.59+12.2% |
| 31 | AZ87 stores | $5.46 | $4.89to$5.68 | +$0.61+12.6% |
| 32 | CT7 stores | $5.54 | $5.29to$5.98 | +$0.69+14.2% |
| 33 | MI16 stores | $5.58 | $4.79to$6.18 | +$0.73+15.1% |
| 34 | PA19 stores | $5.75 | $4.68to$6.74 | +$0.90+18.6% |
| 35 | NY25 stores | $5.83 | $4.29to$6.99 | +$0.98+20.2% |
| 36 | NJ13 stores | $5.84 | $4.99to$7.78 | +$0.99+20.4% |
| 37 | MD12 stores | $6.03 | $5.99to$6.09 | +$1.18+24.3% |
| 38 | CA77 stores | $6.09 | $4.69to$7.48 | +$1.24+25.6% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $4.85 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Tropical Cream Slush: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush?
About $4.78 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $3.79 to $8.18 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush?
780 calories. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Tropical Cream Slush come in?
3: Small, Medium, Large. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Tropical Cream 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 Tropical Cream Slush cheapest?
AR, averaging $4.41. CA is the priciest at $6.09.
Does every Sonic sell the Tropical Cream Slush?
It is on the menu at 3,350 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Is the Sonic Tropical Cream 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 $2.39.
How do I find the Sonic Tropical Cream 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 Tropical Cream 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 Tropical Cream Slush?
A tropical pineapple and coconut slush blended with pineapple fruit and sweet and creamy vanilla soft serve.
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Peach 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.