Emergency Fuel Delivery in Wichita, KS
Out of gas on Kellogg, stuck on the I-135 shoulder, or sitting on empty in a dark parking lot? Call (316) 351-4754. Miller’s Towing & Recovery brings gas or diesel to your car from our yard at 4309 S Broadway, day or night. We put in enough fuel to get you to the next station, make sure the engine runs, and send you on your way.
- Gas or Diesel, 24/7
- Price Before We Head Out
- Enough Fuel to Reach a Station
- Tow on the Same Call if Needed
How Our Fuel Delivery Works
Every fuel call follows the same five steps, day or night.
1. Call and Tell Us Where You Are
“Northbound I-135 past the 21st Street exit” or “Dillons lot on West Central” works best.
2. Tell Us Your Fuel Type
Regular gas or diesel. If the fuel door says “premium only,” let us know.
3. Get Your Price
You hear the full cost on the phone before we head out.
4. We Pour In the Fuel
Our driver uses an approved fuel can and funnel.
5. We Get You Started
Most gas engines start after a few cranks once there’s fuel. If it doesn’t start, we can tow it on the same call.
Gas, Diesel, and EVs: What to Know
What happens after we arrive depends on what you drive.
Gasoline Cars
Most cars restart quickly after we add fuel. It may take a few extra cranks while the fuel pump fills the lines.
Diesel Trucks
Running a diesel dry lets air into the fuel system, and many diesels won’t restart until that air is bled out. Some newer trucks prime themselves when you turn the key to “on” for a few seconds. Others need a hand pump or bleed screw. Our driver follows your owner’s manual. If it won’t prime at the roadside, we tow it to a diesel shop.
Electric Vehicles
We can’t bring “fuel” to an EV. Most roadside services tow a dead EV to the nearest charger (J.D. Power). We load EVs on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground, then take it to a charger near Towne East, a dealer, or your home. See our car towing page.
Wrong Fuel in the Tank?
Pumped diesel into a gas car, or E85 into a car that isn’t flex fuel? Don’t start it. Some Wichita pumps sell E85 and ethanol blends next to regular unleaded, and r/wichita threads show how easy it is to grab the wrong handle. We’ll tow the car to a shop to have the tank drained.
Why Running on Empty Costs More Than Gas
AAA gets about half a million out-of-gas calls a year. It says most modern cars have an electric fuel pump inside the tank that’s cooled and lubricated by the gas around it. When the tank runs dry, that pump can overheat and fail (AAA). AAA puts the cost of replacing a fuel pump at $500 or more (FOX 26).
AAA's Advice
Fill up when the gauge hits a quarter tank. “Miles to empty” readouts are estimates, and they drop fast in stop-and-go traffic on Rock Road or in summer heat with the AC on high.
Why Not Walk to the Gas Station?
Sometimes the walk is short. But Wichita drivers run into trouble when:
They're on a Highway
I-135, I-235, K-96, and the Kellogg flyovers have no safe place to walk.
It's Late at Night
Locals on r/wichita warn about walking alone after midnight, and about strangers in parking lots asking for gas money.
They Don't Have a Gas Can
Many stations don’t sell them, and you can’t pump gas into a water bottle.
The Car Is Stopped in a Traffic Lane
Leaving it there is dangerous for you and everyone behind you.
It's a Diesel
Even with fuel, it may need priming.
Where Wichita Drivers Run Out of Gas
Here’s where we get fuel calls most often.
Kellogg (US 54/400)
Stop-and-go traffic between the Canal Route and Rock Road eats fuel faster than people expect.
I-135 and I-235
Drivers pushing for one more exit.
K-96 and K-254
Longer stretches on the northeast side toward Bel Aire and Kechi.
Eisenhower National Airport
Cars left on low before a trip and short on gas when people return.
Downtown After Dark
Cars parked near the Sedgwick County jail on Elm, the courthouse, or Old Town bars, where nobody should be walking blocks with a gas can at 2 a.m.
Event Lots
INTRUST Bank Arena, Koch Arena, and Riverfest parking after long nights.
Nearby Towns and Highways
What Fuel Delivery Costs in Wichita
You’ll hear the full price on the phone. For police dispatched calls, every company on Wichita’s emergency wrecker list posts its rates. Here is Miller’s 2026 posted rate (City of Wichita).
Ways to Pay Less
- AAA: Plus and Premier members get free fuel along with the service call (AAA).
- Car insurance: Some policies include roadside help with a small amount of fuel or a tow to the nearest station.
- Credit cards and cell phone plans: Check your benefits.
If your coverage doesn’t include fuel or the wait is too long, call us.
Who Will Deliver Gas If You Run Out?
In Wichita, you have a few options.
Roadside and Tow Companies
Companies like Miller’s bring emergency fuel to stranded cars 24/7. For a car that just sputtered out, this is the call to make.
Roadside Plans
AAA or your insurance sends a provider.
App-Based Fuel Services
They schedule fill-ups at homes and businesses, usually not emergency calls on a highway.
Bulk Fuel Suppliers
They deliver to farm and business tanks, not stranded cars.
What Wichita Drivers Say About Miller's
Miller’s Towing & Recovery has more than 300 Google reviews from local drivers. Whether it’s an empty tank on the highway or a tow across town, customers keep mentioning friendly drivers, kind staff, and careful handling of their vehicles.
"Driver was friendly and tow truck and equipment was clean and well maintained."
What do I do if I run out of gas on the highway?
Get as far onto the shoulder as you can, turn on your hazards, stay buckled in, and call. On Kansas highways, you can also dial *47.
How much gas do you bring?
Enough to reach the nearest station safely. Then fill up all the way.
Do you deliver diesel?
Yes. Tell dispatch it’s a diesel, so we bring the right fuel and allow time to prime the system if needed.
Can you help an electric car that ran out of charge?
We can’t charge it at the roadside. We tow it on a flatbed to a charger, a dealer, or your home.
What if the car still won't start after fuel?
We’ll look for the likely cause and tow it on the same call to your mechanic.
More Roadside Help From Miller's
Empty tank is not the only thing that strands Wichita drivers. Locked out? See car lockouts. Questions first? Visit our contact page.
Out of Gas Right Now?
Stay with your car, and call (316) 351-4754 for fuel delivery anywhere in Wichita, 24 hours a day.
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