Most Sonic Drive-In locations close between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00–2:00 a.m., but exact hours vary by restaurant and day of the week. The only reliable way to know when “your” Sonic closes is to check the specific location online or call ahead.

Typical closing times

  • Many Sonic locations list hours like 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. on weekdays and stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Some locations close earlier (around 10:00–11:00 p.m.), especially in smaller towns or where there are local restrictions.
  • Hours can change for holidays, bad weather, or special events, so they are not guaranteed to be the same every day.

How to find your Sonic’s hours

Use this quick process to get an accurate answer for “when does Sonic close” near you :

  1. Go to the official Sonic “Find a location” page and enter your city, ZIP, or allow location access.
  1. Select your nearest Sonic; the page will show “Open Now – Closes at HH:MM” plus a daily hours breakdown.
  1. If hours look unusual (for example, much earlier than normal), call the store number listed on the page to confirm.

Mini notes and real‑world quirks

Some reviewers mention arriving shortly before the posted closing time and finding the store already shut or not taking new orders.

Because of experiences like that:

  • Try to get there at least 15–20 minutes before the listed closing time.
  • Expect earlier closing on severe-weather days or right after major events.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.