Search by state, city, or highway exit. Get addresses, hours, fuel types, and amenities for every Buc-ee's travel center — plus every location confirmed to open in 2026 and 2027.
Whether you're already on the road or just planning ahead, finding the Buc-ee's closest to you takes about ten seconds — here's how to do it right, and why you'll see the name spelled a dozen different ways online.
Most drivers don't sit down and plan a Buc-ee's stop days in advance — they type "buc-ee's near me" into their phone from the driver's seat, ask a voice assistant while merging onto the interstate, or glance at a highway sign and want to confirm the exit. The search tool at the top of this page works the same way any "buc-ee's near me" search would: type in your city, zip code, or highway exit, and it filters the full list of 58 locations down to the ones that are actually close to you. If you'd rather browse visually, the interactive map further down the page plots every store at once, so you can see at a glance which one sits closest to your route.
If you're mid-trip and want turn-by-turn navigation rather than just an address, tap "Directions" on any location card. That opens Google Maps with the address pre-filled, so you're not stuck copying and pasting an address into a separate app while trying to keep your eyes on the road.
A generic "buc ee's near me" search on a search engine will usually just hand you a list of pins with no way to narrow it down. The finder at the top of this page is built to do more than that: type in a city or zip and it instantly filters all 58 stores down to a short, relevant list, complete with the exact address, current hours, and which amenities each one offers. If a specific feature matters to your trip — a car wash before a long drive, DEF for a diesel truck, or EV charging for a Tesla — tap the matching chip above the results and the list updates to show only locations that actually have it, rather than making you click into each one to check.
The state dropdown works the same way if you already know where you're headed but haven't picked an exact stop yet — select a state and every confirmed store there appears at once, sorted by city. Between the search box, the amenity filters, and the state selector, you can usually get from "where's the closest Buc-ee's" to "directions to Buc-ee's" in under thirty seconds.
The official name is Buc-ee's — with a hyphen and an apostrophe, named after the cartoon beaver mascot on every sign. But because it's an unusual name that most people have only heard out loud on a road trip, it gets typed and spoken a lot of different ways. It's completely normal to search "bucees near me," "buccees near me," or "buckees near me" and expect the same results as searching "buc-ee's near me" — search engines and map apps generally recognize all of these as the same brand.
Voice assistants add another layer of confusion. Say "find the nearest Buc-ee's" out loud in the car and it's not unusual for a phone to mishear it and search "bucky's near me" or even "buckeyes near me" instead — especially with road noise in the background. If you've ever wondered whether "buckys near me" or "bucces" would pull up different results than the correct spelling, they generally won't; they're just common misspellings and mishearings of the same chain, and this page is built to cover all of them, from the properly hyphenated "Buc-ee's" to the shorthand most people actually type.
A quick "buc-ee's closest to me" search will usually surface the location with the shortest straight-line distance — but that's not always the most useful one if you're already driving. A store a few miles away in the wrong direction can cost you more time than a nearby Buc-ee's that's directly ahead on your route, especially if the closer option means leaving the highway, crossing traffic, and getting back on. Before committing to a stop, check whether the location is ahead of you or behind you, and use the trip planner further down this page if you want stops matched to an entire route rather than just your current position.
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Find every Buc-ee's store in your state, from Texas to Virginia. Explore 58 locations across 14 states.
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Not every Buc-ee's is identical. Here's what's actually confirmed at each location right now — check the individual store page before planning a stop around a specific amenity.
A handful of stores stand out from the rest of the chain — here's what currently holds the records.
Luling, Texas — 75,593 sq ft with 120 fuel pumps.
San Marcos, Texas — 128 pumps, the current chain record.
Sevierville, TN and Katy, TX — 24 stalls each, up to 250 kW.
Arkansas — Benton became the state's first Buc-ee's in 2026.
Lake Jackson, Texas — home of the very first Buc-ee's, store #1.
Before "buc-ee's near me" was a search millions of people typed every month, Buc-ee's was a single small store on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Buc-ee's opened its first store in Lake Jackson, Texas, in 1982 — the same location that still sits at store number one in the directory above. It began as a small, family-run convenience store rather than the mega travel center the brand is known for today. The beaver mascot and the "Buc-ee's" name grew out of a nickname belonging to one of the company's founders, and it stuck: the grinning cartoon beaver is now one of the most recognized logos along any interstate in the South.
The company's early growth stayed close to home, with additional Texas locations opening through the 1980s and 90s. The format that made Buc-ee's famous — enormous stores, dozens of fuel pumps, spotless restrooms, and a food and retail selection closer to a department store than a gas station — took shape gradually as later locations got bigger and more ambitious than the ones before them.
Unlike most convenience store chains, Buc-ee's has never franchised. Every store, in every state, is owned and operated directly by the company. That's a big part of why the experience feels so consistent whether you're stopping in Texas or Virginia — the same standards for cleanliness, staffing, and food quality apply everywhere, because there's no independent franchisee making local decisions differently. The company has also built a reputation for paying above-average wages for retail and convenience-store work, which the brand credits for keeping staff turnover low and service quality high even as it has grown into a much larger operation.
For decades, Buc-ee's was largely a Texas phenomenon — well known inside the state, but rarely seen outside it. That changed in the mid-2010s, when the company opened its first out-of-state locations in Alabama, followed by a wave of new stores across Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and Kentucky. More recently, the chain has pushed further outward, into states like Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, and, as of 2026, Arkansas with its first location in Benton.
That expansion is exactly why searches like "nearby buc-ee's" and "directions to buc-ee's" now come from drivers well outside Texas — the brand's footprint has genuinely caught up to its reputation. The location finder above and the state directory on this page track that growth as new stores open.
Long before Buc-ee's had stores outside Texas, the grinning beaver on its billboards had already built a following of its own. Rows of highway signs with the cartoon beaver and playful, pun-heavy slogans became a recognizable part of the Texas driving experience decades before the chain expanded elsewhere — turning what could have been a forgettable gas-station logo into something travelers actively look forward to spotting on a road trip.
That recognition followed the brand as it grew. Social media posts about record-setting fuel courts, wall-to-wall snack aisles, and spotless restrooms have repeatedly gone viral, and "have you been to a Buc-ee's yet" has become something of a running conversation among road trippers comparing notes on interstate stops. It's a big part of why so many people search for the chain by name specifically, rather than just looking for "gas station near me" — the mascot and the reputation travel together.
Buc-ee's has quietly become a serious EV charging stop, often alongside the biggest, busiest travel centers on the chain.
Based on Tesla's public Supercharger network and confirmed site listings. New stalls are added regularly, and this list may not be exhaustive — check the Tesla app for the most current stall count and availability before you rely on one for a trip.
Last verified August 30, 2026. We update this table as new openings, delays, and construction milestones are confirmed.
| Location | State | Status | Target Date |
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| Murfreesboro | Tennessee | Under construction | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Monroe County | Georgia | Confirmed | March 2027 |
| Oak Creek | Wisconsin | Confirmed | April 2027 |
| Ruston | Louisiana | Confirmed | April 2027 |
| Kansas City | Kansas | Confirmed | 2027 (TBA) |
| Boerne | Texas | Confirmed | 2027 (TBA) |
| Fort Pierce | Florida | Delayed | 2028 |
| Gretna | Nebraska | Announced | 2027–2028 |
Buc-ee's isn't the only large travel center chain on America's interstates, but a few structural choices set it apart from names like Pilot Flying J, Love's, and TA/Petro.
A typical highway travel center runs somewhere in the range of a large convenience store — often well under 10,000 square feet. Buc-ee's stores are built on a different scale entirely, frequently exceeding 50,000 square feet, with the Luling, Texas flagship topping 75,000. That extra space goes toward a much wider fuel court, a full-scale food counter rather than a hot-dog roller, and a retail floor closer to a specialty department store than a checkout counter.
Most large travel center chains are built with commercial trucking in mind, offering dedicated diesel lanes, truck parking, and services aimed at 18-wheelers. Buc-ee's deliberately goes the other direction — semi-trucks are not permitted on Buc-ee's property, keeping the fuel court and parking lot focused on passenger vehicles, RVs, and light trucks. That's a meaningful difference if you're comparing wait times and lot layout, and it's a big part of why Buc-ee's lots tend to move faster despite having dozens of pumps.
Where a typical travel center treats food and restrooms as an afterthought to the fuel business, Buc-ee's treats them as the main draw. Restroom cleanliness in particular has become something of a brand signature, reinforced by repeated recognition in America's Best Restroom-style rankings over the years. Combined with made-to-order food counters, house-made fudge and jerky, and a retail section large enough to browse for twenty minutes, the result is a stop many travelers plan their route around rather than one they simply tolerate.
None of this means a standard travel center is the wrong choice — if you're driving a commercial rig, need dedicated truck parking, or just need five minutes and a quick tank of fuel, a smaller stop closer to the highway shoulder can genuinely be faster. Buc-ee's tends to make more sense when you have a bit more time to spend, you're traveling with kids or passengers who'll want a real restroom and food break, or the stop itself has become part of the trip rather than a pure interruption to it. Because Buc-ee's lots are built for passenger vehicles specifically, parking and pump turnover are usually quicker than they look from the number of cars in the lot, even during a busy holiday weekend.
From the cleanest restrooms to mouth‑watering snacks and premium fuel, Buc‑ee's is famous for going above and beyond for every traveler. Every location is company-owned and operated — there are no franchises, so the experience stays consistent from Texas to Ohio.
The food is half the reason people stop. Here's what to try first.
The best-selling item chain-wide — sweet, tangy, and rich.
The signature caramel corn puff snack. A Bold & Spicy version also exists.
A full wall of jerky flavors at the larger travel centers.
A Texas Czech breakfast staple, available around the clock.
Dozens of rotating flavors made fresh in-store.
A road-trip favorite — dangerously easy to finish in one sitting.
Fuel and food get most of the attention, but the retail floor — and a little planning — can make a Buc-ee's stop go a lot smoother.
Walk past the food counter at most locations and you'll find a retail floor that rivals a small department store. Beyond the expected branded T-shirts, hats, and koozies, the larger stores stock home décor, kitchenware, seasonal decorations, outdoor and camping gear, and travel accessories like phone mounts, coolers, and blankets. Many travelers collect a shirt from each new state's location as a kind of road-trip souvenir, since store-specific and state-specific designs are common. If you only have a few minutes, the checklist below covers what's usually worth the detour.
Because Buc-ee's rotates a portion of its merchandise and fudge flavors throughout the year, regular visitors often notice the shelves look a little different each time they stop — holiday-themed décor and apparel around major seasons, limited-run fudge and candy flavors, and occasional state- or region-specific items tied to a particular store's opening. It's worth a quick lap of the retail floor even if you've visited that exact location before, since the seasonal selection changes far more often than the core snack and jerky wall does.
Because a single Buc-ee's covers fuel, food, restrooms, and shopping in one stop, it's a natural place to build family road trip breaks around — especially with kids who need more frequent stops than adults do. Planning the stop a little in advance, rather than pulling in on a whim, tends to make the whole break faster and less chaotic.
What started in Texas has expanded into a growing network of large travel centers across the country, known for fuel, food, shopping, and famously clean restrooms.
If you're already traveling, the nearest Buc-ee's isn't always the best one for your trip — a location a few miles away might mean leaving the highway and adding real time to your journey. Consider your direction of travel first: a Buc-ee's ahead of you on the route is often more convenient than one that's technically closer but behind you.
Every Buc-ee's operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individual services — most commonly the car wash — can run shorter hours, so check the specific location before an overnight or very early stop.
A single stop lets you fill up, use the restroom, grab a meal, stock up on snacks, and shop for merchandise — all without a second stop. For many travelers, Buc-ee's becomes a planned destination rather than just a fuel break.
No. Store size, fuel options, car wash availability, DEF, and EV charging vary by location. If a specific amenity matters to your trip, check the individual store page rather than assuming every Buc-ee's offers the same services.
Texas remains the center of the Buc-ee's network with 37 stores, serving major corridors including I-10, I-35, and I-45. Notable stops include Luling (world's largest), New Braunfels, Katy, and Madisonville — the near-exact midpoint between Dallas and Houston.
A new Buc-ee's is a big deal for the town it lands in, and a few practical details are worth knowing before you pull in.
Because each store covers so much ground — often 50,000+ square feet on dozens of acres — a new Buc-ee's brings a meaningful number of jobs to the area it opens in, along with steady local sales tax revenue and a reliable draw of highway traffic that benefits nearby hotels, restaurants, and shops. Store openings frequently turn into local events in their own right, with residents lining up before doors open on day one. It's common for city and county governments to compete for a location, sometimes offering infrastructure support or incentives to win the site, because the traffic and visibility a Buc-ee's brings to an interstate exit tends to lift the surrounding businesses along with it.
Buc-ee's locations are built to accommodate a wide range of visitors, with accessible parking near the entrance, wide aisles throughout the retail floor, and accessible restroom stalls and family/companion restrooms at most stores — a practical detail for travelers with young children or anyone needing extra space and privacy.
Service animals are welcome inside every Buc-ee's. Pets that aren't service animals generally need to stay in the vehicle rather than come inside the store, though exact signage and enforcement can vary slightly by location — it's worth a quick glance at the entrance if you're unsure. If you're traveling with a dog, plan restroom breaks for your pet at the edge of the parking lot rather than near the entrance doors.
The pace of Buc-ee's expansion has picked up noticeably over the past decade, moving from a handful of out-of-state openings to a steady stream of new stores confirmed most years — the "Coming Soon" table further up this page currently tracks eight locations under construction or officially confirmed across seven different states, stretching from Wisconsin to Nebraska. Each new state entry tends to bring a fresh round of "is there a buc-ee's near me" searches from residents checking whether the chain has finally reached their area, which is exactly why this page is updated as soon as a new opening date or location is confirmed rather than left as a static list.
The amenity tags on each location card above are straightforward once you know what they refer to. DEF, short for diesel exhaust fluid, is a fluid used by modern diesel engines to reduce emissions — it's a separate fill-up from the diesel fuel itself, so drivers of diesel trucks and RVs specifically look for stores that stock it rather than assuming every location carries it. Ethanol-free fuel is regular gasoline blended without the ethanol found in most standard pump fuel; it's popular with owners of boats, older vehicles, small engines, and classic cars, since ethanol blends can cause problems in fuel systems that weren't designed for them over long periods of storage.
Not every Buc-ee's carries both — some smaller or older locations stock neither, which is exactly why the amenity chips in the finder at the top of this page exist. Rather than guessing, filter by "DEF" or "Ethanol-Free" before you leave to confirm the store on your route actually has what your vehicle needs.
Answers to the most common questions about Buc-ee's locations, hours, and amenities.