2 new Buc-ee’s are opening in Texas with 22 more across the US

A new 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee's is scheduled to open in San Marcos this year. After opening three new locations in 2025, Buc-ee’s plans to maintain that momentum this year. Construction on two new Central Texas stores is underway, as the company continues to expand its footprint of gargantuan gas stations.

The brand has created a cult-like following centered around its clean restrooms and above-average culinary offerings. Founded in 1982, the Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state’s most recognized exports.

It opened its first location west of Texas in Johnstown, Colo. in 2024 and is in the process of building its first location in the Southwest, in Arizona.

The company prides itself on its outsized stores — exemplified by its largest location in Luling, which opened in 2024 and replaced the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000-square-foot temple to highway convenience. Over the next couple of years, two more Central Texas towns will get a Buc-ee’s of their own.

Where are Buc-ee’s opening locations?

Buc-ee’s has already broken ground at its new San Marcos store, along with its new Boerne store. While the Boerne doesn’t have an official opening date yet, MySanAntonio reports the San Marcos Buc-ee's grand opening is set for May 26, 2026.

In total, the company has confirmed five new locations opening in the next two years.

• April 2026: Huber Heights, Ohio
• May 26, 2026: San Marcos, Texas
• Summer 2026: Goodyear, Ariz.
• October 2026: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
• July 2027: Lafayette, La.

While Buc-ee’s hasn’t confirmed the locations of other new stores, several reliable news sources have reported the following planned openings in 2026 and beyond. These tentative dates are subject to change due to permits, lawsuits and construction delays.

• 2026 (est.): Benton, Ark.
• 2026 (est.): West Memphis, Ark.
• 2026 - 2027: Boerne, Texas
• 2026 - 2027: Oak Grove, Ky.
• April 2027: Oak Creek, Wis.
• April 2027: Ruston, La.
• May 2027: Mebane, N.C.
• 2027: Kansas City, Kan.
• 2027: St. Lucie, Fla.
• 2027: Gallaway, Tenn.
• 2028: Ocala, Fla.

Lastly, the following locations have no projected opening dates but are in the development or permitting phase:

• West Memphis, Ark.
• Fort Pierce, Fla.
• Harbour Heights, Fla.
• Monroe County, Ga.
• Anderson, S.C.
• Hardeeville, S.C.
• Springville, Utah
• New Kent County, Va.

How many Buc-ee’s opened in 2025?

Over the summer, Buc-ee’s opened three locations, including its first in Virginia and Mississippi:

• Harrison County, Miss. (June 9)
• Rockingham County, Va. (June 30)
• Brunswick, Ga. (July 1)

How many Buc-ee’s does Texas have?

The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee’s locations, with 36 currently in operation. This accounts for around two-thirds of all U.S. Buc-ee’s stores.

Where is the largest Buc-ee’s gas station?

The biggest Buc-ee’s standing today is in Luling, Texas — and it’s also the largest convenience store in the world. It opened in June 2024, replacing the original Buc-ee’s that was built in 2003.

The new largest Buc-ee’s travel center opened in June 2024 in Luling, Texas, becoming the largest convenience store in the world. About one hour south of Austin, the Luling Buc-ee’s spans over 75,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps. At the time of its opening, it had around 250 employees.