Searching for a Marathon gas station near you? The map below pinpoints nearby Marathon stations, a fixture of Midwestern and Eastern roads with its blue-and-orange runner logo, Top Tier fuel, and the Marathon ARCO Rewards app. Under the map you will find where Marathon operates, how it connects to ARCO out West, whether its gas is Top Tier, how the rewards program pays you back, and why so many people mix Marathon up with Speedway.
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Where Marathon Stations Are
Marathon traces back to 1887 as the Ohio Oil Company, and Ohio is still its stronghold. The retail brand is run by Marathon Petroleum, which supplies more than 7,000 Marathon and ARCO stations combined. Marathon-branded stores stretch across roughly 20 states and Washington, D.C., anchored in the Midwest — Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin — and reaching down through the Southeast to Florida and out to western New York and Minnesota. If you are filling up around the Great Lakes or the Ohio Valley, there is almost certainly a Marathon on your route. Traveling through the Midwest? Our Chicago gas station guide helps you find nearby pumps in one of its busiest markets.
Marathon and ARCO: Sister Brands
Marathon Petroleum backs two retail names that rarely overlap on the map. Marathon covers the Midwest and East, while ARCO handles the West Coast (plus a growing Upper Midwest presence) with its cash-friendly, low-price reputation. They now share one loyalty program, so an account you open at a Marathon in Ohio works at an ARCO in California too. Think of them as one company wearing two regional jerseys.
Is Marathon Gas Top Tier?
Yes. Marathon is on the TOP TIER licensed brands list, meaning its gasoline carries a higher level of cleaning detergents than the EPA minimum across every grade — regular, mid, and premium. That extra additive package helps keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean over the long haul, which is exactly what automakers ask for when an owner’s manual recommends Top Tier fuel. Sister brand ARCO is Top Tier as well, so you get the same detergent benefit whichever banner you pull into.
Marathon ARCO Rewards
Marathon ARCO Rewards is the free, app-based loyalty program that replaced the old MakeItCount points system. The headline perk is simple: earn 5 cents in rewards on every gallon of Marathon or ARCO fuel you buy at participating locations, plus offers on in-store items. It has caught on fast, crossing 6 million members in 2025. You enroll in the Marathon Rewards app, then scan it at the pump or register to earn automatically. The old Marathon Visa credit card is no longer open to new applicants, so the app is the way in today.
Isn’t Marathon the Same as Speedway?
This is the most common mix-up, and the history explains it. Marathon Petroleum owned the Speedway chain for decades — Speedway grew out of stations Marathon’s parent bought back in 1959. But in 2021 Marathon Petroleum sold Speedway to Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent of 7-Eleven, for about $21 billion. So while the two share a bloodline, they are now separate companies: Speedway is part of the 7-Eleven family, and Marathon stands on its own with ARCO. If you want the cheapest fill-up regardless of brand, our cheapest gas near you guide points the way, and for stations that never close, see our 24 hour gas stations roundup.
Marathon FAQ
Where is the nearest Marathon gas station?
Use the map at the top of this page. Marathon is concentrated in the Midwest and East — Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and the surrounding states — so the closest one depends on where you are.
Is Marathon gas Top Tier?
Yes. Marathon is a TOP TIER licensed brand, so its gasoline exceeds the EPA’s minimum detergent requirement in every grade. Its sister brand ARCO is Top Tier as well.
Does Marathon still own Speedway?
No. Marathon Petroleum sold Speedway to Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven, in 2021. The brands were once family but are now separate companies.
What is Marathon ARCO Rewards?
It is a free app-based loyalty program that earns 5 cents per gallon on Marathon and ARCO fuel plus in-store offers, redeemable at participating stations. One account works at both brands.
Are Marathon and ARCO related?
Yes. Both retail brands are supplied by Marathon Petroleum and share the same rewards program. Marathon covers the Midwest and East; ARCO covers the West Coast and Upper Midwest.
Last updated: July 2026