Buc-ee’s Ultimate Guide (Locations & Facts) [2026]

If you’ve ever taken a road trip through Texas, there’s a good chance someone in your car insisted on stopping at Buc-ee’s.

What started as a small Texas convenience store has grown into one of the most recognizable travel center chains in the country, attracting millions of visitors each year with massive stores, spotless bathrooms, famous Beaver Nuggets, and enough gas pumps to make your local station look tiny by comparison.

Today, Buc-ee’s locations can be found across multiple states, with even more stores planned throughout the South, Midwest, and West.

But what exactly makes Buc-ee’s so special?

In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about Buc-ee’s, including what makes it different from a typical gas station, what foods are worth trying, and where you can find every current and planned Buc-ee’s location.

What is Buc-ee’s?

Buc-ee’s is a chain of travel centers (convenience stores) that can be found throughout Texas and the South.

The stores are known for their enormous gas station facilities, wide range of food and snack offerings, and most of all: ultra-clean bathrooms.

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Things to know about Buc-ee’s

The store that never sleeps (open 24 hours)

All Buc-ee’s locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. So even on major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas you can still experience a good ole Buc-ee’s visit.

What’s more, the stores are often well lit and with all of the security cameras (see below), they generally feel like pretty safe places to stop at.

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Crowds can be an issue

Even though some Buc-ee’s locations are absolutely huge and can cater to throngs of customers, crowds and traffic can still be an issue.

If traveling on a weekend, especially around the holidays, you might have to wait or get aggressive to find an open gas pump.

And when venturing inside, you could run into a madhouse as soon as you pass that little buck-tooth beaver statue outside.

These stores are designed to cater to massive amounts of people so big crowds are not always a problem. Hordes of people seem to move in and out without many issues.

But if you’re expecting a quiet and peaceful visit to a gas station bathroom, you won’t always get that at Buc-ee’s.

For some, the chaos just isn’t worth it.

50+ locations (not only in TX)

To the dismay of many Texans, Buc-ee’s is no longer an exclusively Texan establishment.

In 2019, Buc-ee’s opened their first convenience store/gas station outside of Texas in Alabama.

Today, Buc-ee’s operates nearly 60 locations across Texas and 13 other states, with additional stores under construction or planned across the country.

Buc-ee’s continues to expand into new states, with upcoming locations planned in Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and more.

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The eyes of Buc-ee’s are upon you

Some Buc-ee’s locations are known to have high levels of surveillance. For example, the Bastrop location has about 200 high-tech cameras.

These movie-like cameras can zoom in and reveal fine details like the type of bill you used to pay for your purchase.

You could be tracked from the time you enter the parking lot to the time that you leave so you don’t want to test the beaver.

Hopefully you don’t ever have to worry about this but if something ever goes down you will need to file a police report and then request for the police to request the surveillance footage from the store.

There’s a Buc-ee’s credit card

The Buc-ee’s credit card, issued by TDECU (Texas Dow Employees Credit Union), will get you 5% off both fuel and in-store purchases and comes with no annual fee. (One catch: the discount doesn’t apply in Alabama or Florida, due to state tax laws there.)

In terms of rewards, this is not the most rewarding travel credit card but for a true Buc-ee’s fan, it might be worth picking up. You can find out more details about the credit card here.

Not everyone wants Buc-ee’s

Believe it or not, not every place on the globe is eager to add a Buc-ee’s.

 Efland, North Carolina did not want one.

Why not?

They worried it “would worsen traffic congestion, pollute a protected watershed, and offend aesthetic sensitivities.” 

Those seem like some pretty legit concerns so you can’t knock the town but it all probably just comes down to the fact that not everyone outside of Texas will “get” Buc-ee’s.

Where the name came from

Buc-ee’s was founded in 1982.

The owner and co-founder, a Texas A&M graduate (whoop!), went by the name of Arch “Beaver” Aplin III and he apparently always had a liking for the Ipana toothpaste mascot known as “Bucky the Beaver.”

One look at that logo and you can see where the inspiration came from for Buc-ee’s.

Not every Buc-ee’s is bigger in Texas

To give you a sense of how big Buc-ee’s stores can be, the current record holder is Luling, TX — which became the world’s largest convenience store when it opened in June 2024, clocking in at 75,593 square feet with 120 fueling positions.

Before Luling took the crown, New Braunfels held the title, and it’s still one of the biggest in the chain:

• 120 fueling positions
• 1,000 parking spots
• 64 ice freezers
• 83 toilets
• 31 cash registers
• four Icee machines
• and 80 fountain dispensers

At 66,335 square feet, New Braunfels alone is bigger than a football field.

Seriously — a gas station bigger than a football field is the type of travel center that helped make Buc-ee’s famous. And Luling tops even that.

But this may come as a surprise: not every Buc-ee’s location is the size of a small airport or shopping mall.

Several locations are actually quite compact (legacy store) and closer to the size of your regular convenience store.

Many of these smaller locations are in Texas so if you see an out-of-state Buc-ee’s, there’s a good chance that will be on the bigger side like travel centers.

Bathrooms are NOT overrated

You’ve probably heard about the award-winning bathrooms at Buc-ee’s.

While some gas stations look like a scene from the movie Saw, Buc-ee’s stores are famous for being the cleanest bathrooms you’ll find on the road and in my experience it’s always true.

In fact, the pristine bathrooms found at Buc-ee’s are probably the number one reason why people stop at Buc-ee’s.

But they aren’t just spotless — the bathrooms also are usually huge and spacious.

I’ve never seen a wait for a urinal and only on a couple of occasions have I seen a real line for the stalls.

In the men’s room, you can find walls of urinals with deep floor to ceiling partitions that actually give you real privacy.

For people traveling with families, the consistently clean and private bathrooms are even more attractive.

Bottom line: if you ever need to go on the road, Buc-ee’s is definitely where you want to be.

And just in case you were wondering, you don’t actually have to buy anything to use the bathroom there.

You’ll have plenty of food and drink options at Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee’s will have just about every type of snack item you could possibly be craving, including their famous “Beaver Nuggets” which are a sweet combination of caramel, sugar, and butter coated corn puffs.

Prices sometimes feel a little high but some popular items to pick up at the store include:

• Jerky
• Fudge
• Kolaches
• Dippin dots
• Sandwiches
• Tacos
• Icees (lots of flavors)

If you’re looking for specific suggestions consider these:

• Hill Country turkey jerky
• Bohemian garlic jerky
• Salted caramel covered pretzels
• Rhino breakfast taco
• Texas BLT
• Mediterranean salad wrap

Some locations have a barbecue stand called the Texas Round Up where you can buy pre-made chopped brisket sandwiches, pulled pork, turkey, sausage, etc.

In my experience, the food is not always phenomenal but a solid notch or two above your standard gas station food.

It’s perfect when you’re looking for something quick and hearty on the road.

In terms of barbecue quality, you could certainly do better in Texas by hunting out a BBQ joint.

But the beauty of Buc-ee’s is that it’s highly convenient to pick up a hot BBQ sandwich while also filling up your tank and not having to gamble on the bathroom situation.

The shopping at Buc-ee’s goes well beyond food and drink, though.

You can find all kinds of apparel, souvenirs, and random items.

If your location is near a tourist hotspot with a particular type of attraction then you’ll find gear for your visit such as fishing rods, beach supplies, river tubes/shoes, hunting gear, etc.

Buc-ee’s is NOT a truck stop

Buc-ee’s are not truck stops and so you are not going to find any showers or a lot of 18 wheelers hanging around.

In fact, you can often find “no 18 wheelers” signs posted at the entrances.

The reason for this is to keep Buc-ee’s like it is, a family friendly environment without some of the “hassles” that come with truckstops.

Many truckers are unhappy with being denied access to Buc-ee’s — after all, without massive shipments coming in from truckers how else could Buc-ee’s exist?

But one thing is clear, Buc-ee’s is serious about keeping out 18 wheelers and will even escort drivers out of the store who try to make their way in.

Employees are well paid

Working at Buc-ee’s can be a lucrative job opportunity because their employees are well paid.

According to GlassDoor, “The average Buc–ee’s hourly pay ranges from approximately $18 per hour for a Cashier to $22 per hour for a Team Lead.”

That’s some really good money.

Meanwhile, the typical Circle K Cashier salary is earning $14 per hour and many convenience stores will be closer to $10 per hour.

These mega-convenience stores can get incredibly busy so it helps tremendously to have employees getting sufficiently compensated so that they can help keep things moving at a quick pace.

You may not have windshield cleaners

If there is one major weakness of some Buc-ee’s locations, it’s that they don’t have windshield cleaners or squeegees located at the pumps.

This means that your bug splattered windshield will have to remain dirty on your long journey to you next destination, unless you have some way to clean it yourself.

They have car washes

While you may not find windshield cleaners, some locations have car washes.

As you would expect some of these car washes are going to be quite large just like the one in Katy, Texas, which is the longest car wash in the world.

Gas may or may not be cheaper

I’ve seen gas at Buc-ee’s priced both a little bit lower and a little bit higher when compared to nearby gas stations.

Buc-ee’s locations

Alabama

Athens

• 2328 Lindsay Lane South, Athens, AL 35613

Auburn

• 2500 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Auburn, AL 36832

Leeds

• 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Leeds, AL 35094

Loxley

• 20403 County Rd. 68, Robertsdale, AL 36567

Arizona

Goodyear

• 1001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Arkansas

Benton

• 1400 Highway 229, Benton, AR 72019

West Memphis

Colorado

Johnstown

• 5201 Nugget Road, Berthoud, CO 80513

Florida

Daytona Beach

• 2330 Gateway North Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Fort Pierce

Ocala

Saint Augustine

• 200 World Commerce Pkwy, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Tallahassee

Georgia

Brunswick

• 6900 Highway 99, Brunswick, GA 31525

Calhoun

• 601 Union Grove Rd. SE, Adairsville, GA 30103

Monroe County

Warner Robins

• 7001 Russell Parkway, Fort Valley, GA 31030

Kansas

Kansas City

Kentucky

Oak Grove

Richmond

• 1013 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, Richmond, KY 40475

Smiths Grove

• 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171

Louisiana

Lafayette

Ruston

Mississippi

Harrison County

• 8245 Firetower Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571

Missouri

Springfield

• 3284 Beaver Rd, Springfield, MO 65803

Nebraska

Gretna

North Carolina

Mebane

Ohio

Huber Heights

• 8000 State Route 235, Huber Heights, OH 45424

Mansfield

South Carolina

Anderson

Florence

• 3390 North Williston Road, Florence, SC 29506

Hardeeville

Tennessee

Crossville

• 2045 Genesis Road, Crossville, TN 38555

Gallaway (Near Memphis)

Murfreesboro

• (OPENING: November 16, 2026)

Sevierville

• 170 Buc-ee’s Blvd, Kodak, TN 37764

Texas

Alvin

• 780 Hwy-35 N Byp, Alvin, TX 77511

Amarillo

• 9900 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118

Angleton

• 2299 E Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515
• 931 Loop 274, Angleton, TX 77515
• 2304 W Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515

Bastrop

• 1700 Highway 71 East, Bastrop, TX 78602

Baytown

• 4080 East Freeway, Baytown, TX 77521

Boerne

Brazoria

• 801 N Brooks, Brazoria, TX 77422
• 1101 S Brooks St, Brazoria, TX 77422 (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Cypress

• 27106 US-290, Cypress, TX 77433

Denton

• 2800 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76210

Eagle Lake

• 505 E Main St, Eagle Lake, TX 77434

Ennis

• 1402 South IH- 45, Ennis, TX 75119

Fort Worth

• 15901 N Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Freeport

• 4231 E. Hwy 332, Freeport, TX 77541
• 1002 N Brazosport Blvd., Freeport, TX 77541

Giddings

• 2375 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942

Hillsboro

• 165 State Highway 77, Hillsboro, TX 76645

Katy

• 27700 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494

Lake Jackson

• 899 Oyster Creek Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
• 101 N Hwy 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
• 598 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

League City

• 1702 League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573

Luling

• 10070 West IH 10, Luling, TX 78658

Madisonville

• 205 IH-45 South, Madisonville, TX 77864

Melissa

• 1550 Central Texas Expressway, Melissa, TX 75454

New Braunfels

• 2760 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Pearland

• 2541 S Main St, Pearland, TX 77584
• 11151 Shadow Creek Pky, Pearland, TX 77584

Port Lavaca

• 2318 W Main, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Richmond

• 1243 Crabb River Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Royse City

• 5005 E Interstate 30, Royse City, TX 75189

San Marcos

• 3245 N. IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666

Temple

• 4155 N General Bruce Dr., Temple, TX 76501

Terrell

• 506 W. IH 20, Terrell, TX 75160

Texas City

• 6201 Gulf Fwy (IH 45), Texas City, TX 77591

Waller

• 40900 US Hwy 290 Bypass, Waller, TX 77484

Wharton

• 10484 US 59 Road, Wharton, TX 77488

Utah

Springville

Virginia

New Kent

Rockingham County

• 6500 Buc-ee’s Blvd, Mount Crawford, VA 22841

Wisconsin

Oak Creek

Find locations here.

Final word

Buc-ee’s is a must stop for millions of people every year when traveling through Texas and now through the South.

Beyond the broad food selection, spotless bathrooms, and absurd number of gas pumps, there’s just something special about the store that gets a lot of people excited.