#55 – Richmond, KY
1013 Buc-ee's Boulevard
Richmond, KY
120 gas pumps
Your guide to Kentucky's Buc-ee's travel centers
This Kentucky Buc-ee's locations guide is part of our complete Buc-ee's Locations Directory. Explore all 2 Buc-ee's locations in Kentucky and discover what makes each one unique.
Kentucky's two Buc-ee's locations serve the Bluegrass State's busiest travel corridors, bringing Texas-style hospitality to travelers exploring bourbon country, horse farms, and Mammoth Cave. Whether you're cruising I-75 between Tennessee and Ohio or making the Nashville-to-Louisville run on I-65, Kentucky has a Buc-ee's for you.
The Richmond location on I-75 catches north-south traffic in the heart of Kentucky, while Smiths Grove on I-65 serves the popular route between two great American music cities. Both stores function as gateways to Kentucky's famous attractions—bourbon distilleries, horse country, and the world's longest cave system.
Explore the locations below to find the Kentucky Buc-ee's on your route and see what amenities each offers.
1013 Buc-ee's Boulevard
Richmond, KY
120 gas pumps
4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road
Smiths Grove, KY
120 gas pumps
Expected: Fall 2026 (may be delayed)
Kentucky's third Buc-ee's is planned for Oak Grove off I-24, though major intersection upgrades may delay the fall 2026 opening.
Richmond Buc-ee's serves as the perfect Kentucky stop, roughly midway between Cincinnati and Knoxville.
Smiths Grove Buc-ee's provides an ideal midpoint, about an hour south of Louisville.
Both Kentucky Buc-ee's can serve as starting or ending points for bourbon distillery tours across the central part of the state.
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Kentucky's two Buc-ee's cover the state's major interstate corridors effectively. Richmond on I-75 serves travelers making the long drive between the Great Lakes region and the Deep South, while Smiths Grove on I-65 catches the steady flow of traffic between Nashville and Louisville.
Both locations function as natural stops for Kentucky's signature tourist attractions. Smiths Grove is close to Mammoth Cave National Park, while Richmond provides access to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Lexington's horse country. This makes them useful not just for through-travelers but for tourists exploring Kentucky.
The Kentucky stores maintain the full Buc-ee's experience with fresh food, clean facilities, and extensive snack selections. They've become welcome additions to interstate travel in a state that previously lacked quality travel center options.
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