Texas could lose its title for world’s biggest Buc-ee’s to Florida

The current largest Buc-ee’s travel center opened to the public in Luling, Texas on Monday, June 10, 2024. The store is 75,000 square feet and has 120 fueling positions.

The Texas-based gas station and travel center, known for barbecue sandwiches and pristine bathrooms, has proposed a 76,245-square-foot location in Fort Pierce, Fla. The store's size would surpass the current record-holder in Luling, which opened in 2024 at roughly 75,000 square feet. The Luling store rests along Interstate 10 and has become a regional draw for Buc-ee's fans.

If approved and built as planned, the Fort Pierce location would become the largest Buc-ee's in the world.

Where will the new Buc-ee's be built?

The proposed store would sit along Interstate 95 between Orlando and Miami, one of Florida’s busiest travel corridors.

Project plans for the Fort Pierce Buc-ee’s reportedly include:

• 120 gas pumps
• More than 700 parking spaces
• 18 electric vehicle charging stations

When will the largest Buc-ee's open?

The project is still undergoing reviews and will require utility and infrastructure approvals before construction can begin. Once approved, the project could take 18 to 24 months to complete, with an opening date in late 2027 or early 2028.

Buc-ee's currently operates three other Florida locations in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach and Ocala. The company was founded in 1982 and now operates more than 40 gas stations and travel centers across the southern U.S.

Where are Buc-ee’s opening locations?

After opening three new locations in 2025, Buc-ee’s plans to maintain that momentum this year. 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 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.