Buc-ee’s has developed something of a cult following over the years.
For more than three decades, the beloved travel center chain was found only in Texas. But since expanding beyond the Lone Star State in 2018, Buc-ee’s has steadily spread across the South and beyond, with one or more stores now located in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Along the way, they’ve won over travelers with their famously clean restrooms, barbecue, jerky, fudge and seemingly endless selection of snacks and merchandise.
And it’s not done yet.
There are several states that will most likely never get a Buc-ee’s. The reasoning for that varies by location (think replenishment of warehouses if you’re a state that’s not in the continental U.S.), low population levels or state policies or business considerations that may not align with Buc-ee’s business model.
However, there are plenty of states where a Buc-ee’s is possible in the future, and a few lucky states will be getting their first Buc-ee’s in the next couple of years.
The Next 15 Buc-ee’s Locations
While not every opening has a firm date yet, Buc-ee’s recently confirmed the following planned locations to USA Today. The states in bold are where Buc-ee’s will make its debut.
Opening In 2026
- San Marcos, Texas: August 12
- Benton, Arkansas: August 17
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee: November 16
Expected In 2027
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Gallaway, Tennessee
- Fort Pierce / St. Lucie County, Florida
- Boerne, Texas
- Monroe County, Georgia
Expected In 2028
- Mebane, North Carolina
- Lafayette, Louisiana
Expected From 2029 Through 2031
- Ocala, Florida: 2029
- West Memphis, Arkansas: 2029
- Oak Grove, Kentucky: 2029
- Hardeeville, South Carolina: 2031
Once these locations open, Buc-ee’s footprint will stretch even farther across the South, Midwest and beyond, including several states getting their first taste of Beaver Nuggets.
Open 24/7, 365 days per year, Buc-ee’s is well known for its clean restrooms and cheaper gas prices, along with its BBQ, baked goods, jerky, fudge, outdoor gear, home decor, packaged foods, cold beverages, and more.
Although opening dates can always change as construction projects move forward, one thing is clear: Buc-ee’s has no plans to slow its expansion anytime soon.
For fans, that’s welcome news. And for travelers in states that still don’t have a Buc-ee’s, there’s always hope that the next round of announcements might finally put one a little closer to home.
Until then, road-trippers will just have to keep making the occasional detour for Beaver Nuggets, brisket sandwiches and one of the cleanest restrooms in America.
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You forgot at least one: construction on a new Buc-ee’s in Oak Creek, WI will begin later this summer and it’s slated to open in early 2028. The project has been approved by local authorities, so it’s happening.