Propane in Altoona

11 propane locations in Altoona, IA.

Of the 11 propane locations listed in Altoona, 11 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Iowa with listed propane: Pleasant Hill (3 locations, about 3 mi), Bondurant (4 locations, about 4 mi) and Ankeny (19 locations, about 7 mi).

11 locations

Tank exchange in Altoona (11)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Casey's General Store #0006

407 8TH SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #1938

3348 8TH STREET SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #2870

1419 1ST AVE N, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #2916

170 36TH AVE SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Casey's General Store #3789

2480 FIRST AVE S, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Lowe's #2503

3610 8th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Menards Altoona #3153

370 36TH AVENUE SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Murphy's #7776

3405 8th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Pilot Flying J #913

3231 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Pump & Pantry #76

3950 Prairie Fire NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Walgreens #9791

101 8th Street SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.