Buc-ee’s expanding to 8 new states: See list of locations and opening dates for mega gas station chain—including its largest one ever
Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based mega gas station chain, will be opening its first-ever locations in: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin, according to multiple local news reports.
Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s, which has a cult-like following, is known for its large-scale gas stations and convenience stores, which include, as Fast Company previously reported, numerous gas pumps (more than 100 in some locations), award-winning bathrooms, and a fan-favorite BBQ brisket sandwich. Its merch is even sold at Walmart.
In recent years, the chain has expanded across the southeastern U.S. from its home base in Texas, spanning west to east from Kentucky to South Carolina.
Buc-ee’s, which currently lists some 69 locations (including car washes) nationwide, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company holds the record for the world’s largest convenience store, which is in Luling, Texas, at 75,593 square feet.
The chain plans to open a fourth store in Florida, which upon opening, will then be the chain’s largest one to date with 76,245 square feet, including: 120 gas pumps, 18 charging states, and more than 700 parking locations, according to AL.com (Alabama.com).
Buc-ee’s, a privately held company, was one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the dining category in 2024.
When reached by Fast Company for confirmation of the new locations, the chain had “no comment.”
List of Buc-ee’s locations and opening dates in 8 new states
Here is a list of Buc-ee’s locations opening in new states, and their tentative opening dates, as reported by local news outlets:
- Arizona: Goodyear, southeast corner of Bullard Avenue and Interstate 10 (June 2026)
- Arkansas: Benton, just off I-30 (September 2026)
- Kansas: Kansas City, 110th Street and Village West Parkway (2027)
- Louisiana: Ruston, near Interstate 20 (2027)
- Nebraska: Gretna, Nebraska Crossing “Good Life District” near Interstate 80 and Highway 31
- North Carolina: Mebane, 1425 Trollingwood-Hawfields Road (2027)
- Ohio: Huber Heights, intersection of state Route 235 and Interstate 70 (April 6, 2026)
- Wisconsin: Oak Creek, near I-94 and Elm Road (2027)