What makes a Buc-ee's a Travel Center?

A Buc-ee's Travel Center is the chain's flagship mega-store format, typically featuring 50,000-75,000+ square feet of retail space, 100+ fuel pumps, massive restroom facilities (often 80+ stalls), fresh food preparation areas including BBQ pits, and extensive merchandise selections. These locations are designed as true road trip destinations rather than quick convenience stops.

Where are the smaller Buc-ee's gas stations located?

The original smaller-format Buc-ee's convenience stores are primarily located in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. These are the stores that started the Buc-ee's legacy before the Travel Center concept was developed. While they don't have the massive footprint of Travel Centers, they still maintain Buc-ee's standards for clean restrooms and quality products.

When did Buc-ee's start building Travel Centers?

The first Buc-ee's Travel Center opened in Luling, Texas in 2003. This location pioneered the mega-store concept that would define Buc-ee's expansion across the southern United States. The Luling location proved that travelers were willing to go out of their way for a superior roadside experience.

What's the difference between a Travel Center and a regular Buc-ee's?

Travel Centers are the large-format flagship stores with 100+ gas pumps and 50,000+ sq ft of retail space, while regular Buc-ee's stores are traditional convenience store size. Travel Centers feature extensive fresh food operations, massive merchandise areas, and destination-worthy amenities. The smaller stores in the Houston area serve as neighborhood gas stations.

Are all new Buc-ee's locations Travel Centers?

Yes, virtually all new Buc-ee's locations built since the mid-2000s follow the Travel Center format. The company's expansion strategy focuses exclusively on building large-format stores along major interstate highways. The smaller neighborhood-style Buc-ee's stores from the early days are no longer being built.

Which Buc-ee's Travel Center is the largest?

Buc-ee's regularly competes with itself for the title of largest convenience store. Locations in Sevierville, Tennessee and Luling, Texas have both held records. The newest Travel Centers often feature 70,000+ square feet of retail space and over 120 fuel pumps.

Do Travel Centers have different products than smaller Buc-ee's?

Travel Centers offer a much more extensive selection including fresh-made BBQ, a full fudge counter, expanded jerky walls, more merchandise variety, and larger restroom facilities. The smaller Houston-area stores carry core Buc-ee's products but don't have space for the full Travel Center experience.

Buc-ee's Travel Centers

Experience the legendary mega travel centers that redefined the American road trip. These flagship locations feature 100+ gas pumps, 50,000+ square feet of shopping, and the world's cleanest restrooms.

Travel Centers

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The Birth of the Travel Center

The first Buc-ee's Travel Center opened in Luling, Texas in 2003, forever changing what travelers expect from a roadside stop. What started as a small chain of Texas convenience stores evolved into something unprecedented: destination-worthy travel centers that draw visitors from hundreds of miles away.

What to Expect at a Buc-ee's Travel Center

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~100+ Gas Pumps

Never wait in line for fuel

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~50,000+ Sq Ft Store

Massive retail experience

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Sparkling Restrooms

Award-winning cleanliness

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Fresh BBQ & Snacks

Brisket, jerky, and fudge

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Exclusive Merchandise

Buc-ee's branded gear

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Car Wash

World's longest car wash at select locations

Buc-ee's Travel Center Locations

Alabama (4)

Location	Pumps	Details
#57 – Athens, AL 2328 Lindsay Lane South	120	View on Map
#58 – Auburn, AL 2500 Buc-ee’s Blvd	120	View on Map
#43 – Leeds, AL 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd.	100	View on Map
#42 – Loxley, AL 20403 County Rd. 68	124	View on Map

Colorado (1)

Location	Pumps	Details
#60 – Johnstown, CO 5201 Nugget Road	116	View on Map

Florida (2)

Location	Pumps	Details
#47 – Daytona Beach, FL 2330 Gateway North Drive	104	View on Map
#46 – Saint Augustine, FL 200 World Commerce Pkwy	104	View on Map

Georgia (3)

Location	Pumps	Details
#52 – Calhoun, GA 601 Union Grove Rd. SE	120	View on Map
#63 – Brunswick, GA 6900 Hwy 99	120	View on Map
#51 – Warner Robins, GA 7001 Russell Parkway	120	View on Map

Kentucky (2)

Location	Pumps	Details
#55 – Richmond, KY 1013 Buc-ee's Boulevard	120	View on Map
#56 – Smiths Grove, KY 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road	120	View on Map

Missouri (1)

Location	Pumps	Details
#62 – Springfield, MO 3284 N Beaver Rd	120	View on Map

Mississippi (1)

Location	Pumps	Details
#61 – Harrison County, MS 8245 Firetower Road	126	View on Map

South Carolina (1)

Location	Pumps	Details
#53 – Florence, SC 3390 North Williston Road	120	View on Map

Tennessee (2)

Location	Pumps	Details
#50 – Crossville, TN 2045 Genesis Road	120	View on Map
#45 – Sevierville, TN 170 Buc-ee’s Blvd	120	View on Map

Texas (18)

Location	Pumps	Details
#66 – Amarillo, TX 9900 East Interstate 40	108	View on Map
#28 – Bastrop, TX 1700 Highway 71 East	120	View on Map
#34 – Baytown, TX 4080 East Freeway	96	View on Map
#39 – Denton, TX 2800 S Interstate 35 E	96	View on Map
#48 – Ennis, TX 1402 South IH- 45	104	View on Map
#37 – Fort Worth, TX 15901 N Freeway	122	View on Map
#59 – Hillsboro, TX 165 State Highway 77	120	View on Map
#40 – Katy, TX 27700 Katy Fwy	120	View on Map
#17 – Luling, TX 10070 West IH 10	120	View on Map
#26 – Madisonville, TX 205 IH-45 South	64	View on Map
#44 – Melissa, TX 1550 Central Texas Expressway	100	View on Map
#22 – New Braunfels, TX 2760 IH 35 North	120	View on Map
#38 – Royse City, TX 5005 E Interstate 30	120	View on Map
#35 – Temple, TX 4155 N General Bruce Dr.	120	View on Map
#36 – Terrell, TX 506 W. IH 20	84	View on Map
#33 – Texas City, TX 6201 Gulf Fwy (IH 45)	104	View on Map
#18 – Waller, TX 40900 US Hwy 290 Bypass	100	View on Map
#30 – Wharton, TX 10484 US 59 Road	64	View on Map

Virginia (1)

Location	Pumps	Details
#69 – Rockingham County, VA 6500 Buc-ee's Blvd	120	View on Map

What Makes a Travel Center?

Buc-ee's Travel Centers are the chain's flagship format, featuring 50,000-75,000+ square feet of retail space, 100+ fuel pumps, massive restroom facilities, fresh food preparation areas, and extensive merchandise selections. These locations are designed as true road trip destinations rather than quick stops.

Travel Center vs. Regular Store

While all Buc-ee's locations offer clean restrooms, quality fuel, and snacks, Travel Centers represent the flagship mega-store format. The original smaller Buc-ee's convenience stores (typically found in Texas) serve as traditional gas stations, while Travel Centers are designed as full road trip destinations with significantly larger footprints and amenity offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buc-ee's Travel Centers

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