Buc-ee’s, the popular chain of gas stations and convenience stores from Texas, is expanding rapidly across the United States. Known for its huge stores, extremely clean bathrooms, and high-quality food, Buc-ee’s has become much more than a regular gas station—it is a destination where travelers and locals alike enjoy stopping for a break, shopping, or grabbing a meal. The chain has built a strong reputation over the years making it a favorite for road trips and everyday stops. So, whether you are a fan of Buc-ee’s or just curious about it, let’s why this chain is so special and where the new stores will be opening in the next few years.
Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s began in 1982 in Clute, Texas, and for the first 20 years, it was a small company with only one or a few stores. In 2003, it opened a store in Austin, Texas. The company started growing much faster not long ago, opening many new stores in different states. Buc-ee’s is popular because of:
- Extremely clean bathrooms.
- High-quality food.
- Large and impressive stores.
- World records, such as: The largest convenience store in the world in Luling, Texas (75,593 square feet), and the longest car wash in the world (255 feet long).
These qualities make Buc-ee’s more than a regular gas station. It is a place where travelers stop not just to fill up their cars but also to enjoy food and shop in a clean and convenient environment.
Expansion across the U.S.
What happens to things or places people love so much? We make more of them, right? So, that’s what’s happening with Buc-ee’s. It is expanding quickly and plans to open 17 new stores in the next few years, some of them will open in 2026, while others will do it later. Let’s take a look at the stores coming in 2026:
- Huber Heights, Ohio – April 2026: This will be Buc-ee’s first store in Ohio. It will have 100 gas pumps and 24 electric car charging stations, and the store will be very large, with 74,000 square feet of space.
- Goodyear, Arizona – June 2026: It has 120 fuel pumps and 74,000 square feet.
- San Marcos, Texas – July 2026.
Let’s move on to the stores planned for 2027:
- Benton, Arkansas.
- Ruston, Louisiana.
- Kansas City, Kansas.
- Oak Grove, Kentucky.
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- Gallaway, Tennessee.
- St. Lucie, Florida.
- Boerne, Texas.
And for 2028?:
- Monroe County, Georgia.
- Lafayette, Louisiana.
- Mebane, North Carolina.
- Ocala, Florida.
- West Memphis, Arkansas.
Last, but not least, the only store planned for 2031: Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Outside Texas
To learn a little more about Buc-ee’s, it’s interesting to know that its first store outside of Texas opened in Alabama in 2018. Since then, the chain has expanded to other states, including Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, and Missouri.
This growth shows that Buc-ee’s is no longer just a Texas gas station—it’s quickly becoming a national brand with fans across the country.
So…
When you’re driving across the United States and you see one of Buc-ee’s stores and gas stations, from Ohio to Arizona, you will be able to enjoy all the things about them: you can find snacks, food, and a comfortable place to rest for a while (and who doesn’t like a really clean bathroom at a gas station?). As you can see, Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station—it’s a place worth stopping at.
Imagine stopping at one of these new Buc-ee’s stores and checking out everything inside. Places like this make road trips a lot more enjoyable, giving you a convenient and comfortable spot to rest, grab something to eat, and do a little shopping while on the road.