Buc-ee's Gretna, Nebraska - Coming 2028

Nebraska's First Buc-ee's Coming to Gretna

The Cornhusker State is getting its first Buc-ee's! The Texas-based travel center chain has announced plans to build a location in Gretna, just southwest of Omaha, with an expected opening around 2028.

Location

The new Buc-ee's will be located on a 43-acre site southeast of Interstate 80 and Highway 31, in Gretna's Nebraska Crossing "Good Life District." The site is south of Nebraska Crossing shopping area and east of the Flying J truck stop, providing excellent visibility and access for I-80 travelers.

Store Specifications

• 74,000 square feet of retail space
• 100 gas pumps
• Famous fresh food offerings including brisket and fudge
• Award-winning jerky selection
• Clean restrooms Buc-ee's is known for

Timeline

The City of Gretna has been working with Buc-ee's since summer 2025. Key milestones include:

• City Council voted to annex the land in January 2026
• Two more council readings scheduled, with final reading expected February 17, 2026
• Plans expected to be finalized in March 2026
• Groundbreaking anticipated later in 2026
• Construction expected to take approximately two years

Strategic Location

The Gretna site positions Buc-ee's along Interstate 80, one of the nation's major east-west travel corridors. This location will serve the Omaha metropolitan area and travelers passing through Nebraska.

What This Means for Nebraska

This will be Nebraska's first Buc-ee's location, bringing the famous Texas travel center experience to the Midwest. The store will create hundreds of jobs with competitive wages and benefits that Buc-ee's is known for offering.