Buc-ee's in Ohio: Huber Heights Open + Mansfield Next
Ohio has one open Buc-ee's location in Huber Heights, which debuted on April 6, 2026, at 8000 State Route 235 off I-70 near Dayton. It set the chain's all-time opening-day sales record with over $1 million in a single day. A second Ohio location is approved for Mansfield, targeting a Q2 2028 ribbon-cutting.
Ohio Buc-ee's Map
1 Open · 1 PlannedHow to Use the Ohio Buc-ee's Map
- Find My Nearest: Tap the red button, the map detects your location and shows which Ohio Buc-ee's is closest with distance and drive direction.
- Search: Type any city, county, or highway (like "Dayton" or "I-70") to jump straight to matching stores.
- Show / Hide toggles: Filter between the open Huber Heights store and the planned Mansfield location.
- Click any pin: See full details, address, hours, amenities, interstate exit, and a one-tap Get Directions button.
- Trip Planner: Enter a start and destination in the Midwest, the map highlights the Ohio Buc-ee's along your route within your chosen detour distance.
- Mark Visited: Tap inside the popup to remember stores you've been to. Saved in your browser only, no account needed.
- Fullscreen: Tap for detailed viewing, ideal on mobile or tablet.
Ohio Buc-ee's: Quick Facts at a Glance
| Feature | Huber Heights | Mansfield (Planned) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Open (Apr 6, 2026) | Approved, ~Q2 2028 |
| Address | 8000 State Route 235 | Near I-71 & SR-39 |
| Size | 74,000 sq ft | 74,000 sq ft |
| Fuel Pumps | 120 | TBD |
| EV Charging | 24 stations | TBD |
| Parking | 700+ spaces | TBD |
| Hours | 24/7/365 | 24/7/365 |
| Jobs Created | 200+ | 175–225 |
| Investment | ~$60 million | $15M+ infrastructure |
Where Is the Buc-ee's in Ohio? Is Buc-ee's in Dayton, Ohio Open?
The Ohio Buc-ee's is in Huber Heights, a suburb northeast of Dayton. The address is 8000 State Route 235, at the intersection of I-70 and SR-235. It opened April 6, 2026, and operates 24/7/365.
Yes, the Dayton-area Buc-ee's is open. Huber Heights is roughly 10 miles northeast of downtown Dayton, making it the closest major Buc-ee's to the Dayton metro.
Key location details:
- Address: 8000 State Route 235, Huber Heights, OH 45424
- Highway access: I-70 Exit 38 (SR-235 northbound)
- Size: 74,000 square feet, one of the largest in the chain
- Fuel: 120 pumps, including DEF and ethanol-free options
- EV: 24 electric vehicle charging stations
- Parking: More than 700 spaces (no semi-trucks allowed)
- Hours: Open every day, all year, around the clock
How Far Is Ohio's Buc-ee's from Major Cities?
This is the most-searched question about Buc-ee's in Ohio, and most competitor pages leave the table incomplete. Here is the full distance breakdown from every major regional city:
| City | Distance | Approx. Drive Time | Best Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | ~15 miles | ~20 min | I-70 E to SR-235 |
| Columbus, OH | ~64 miles | ~55 min | I-70 W |
| Cincinnati, OH | ~65 miles | ~60 min | I-75 N to I-70 E |
| Indianapolis, IN | ~114 miles | ~1 hr 45 min | I-70 W |
| Cleveland, OH | ~190 miles | ~2 hr 45 min | I-71 S to I-70 W |
| Louisville, KY | ~175 miles | ~2 hr 30 min | I-71 N to I-70 W |
| Pittsburgh, PA | ~235 miles | ~3 hr 30 min | I-70 W |
| Detroit, MI | ~165 miles | ~2 hr 30 min | I-75 S to I-70 W |
Content gap note: Most competitor articles only list Dayton and Columbus distances. The Indianapolis and Cleveland figures matter for Midwest road-trippers planning I-70 and I-71 routes, and this table fills that gap.
When Did Buc-ee's Open in Ohio? What Happened on Opening Day?
Buc-ee's opened its first Ohio location on April 6, 2026, in Huber Heights. The grand opening ceremony took place at 1 p.m. EDT at 8000 OH-235, though doors officially opened at 6 a.m.
The turnout was extraordinary. Visitors drove in from six different states to attend. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in person. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore later revealed in an April 14, 2026 Facebook post that the store generated over $1 million in sales on its opening day, the strongest single-day performance in Buc-ee's company history, beating every previous store opening (Columbus Dispatch, April 15, 2026).
Opening day highlights:
- Customers waited overnight ahead of the 6 a.m. opening
- Visitors arrived from six states on Day 1
- Governor Mike DeWine attended the ribbon-cutting at 1 p.m.
- Final Day 1 sales: over $1,000,000 — a new company record
- Chain's first-ever location in the Midwest
Why Did Buc-ee's Choose Huber Heights for Ohio's First Location?
Buc-ee's selected Huber Heights because I-70 is one of the most heavily traveled east-west interstates in the country, and Huber Heights sits at the center of a triangle formed by Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton. The store serves a combined metro population of more than 3.5 million people within a 90-minute drive.
Strategic reasons behind the site selection:
- I-70 traffic volume: Connects the East Coast to the Midwest, moving millions of freight and leisure travelers annually
- Triangle positioning: Equidistant between Columbus (~64 mi), Cincinnati (~65 mi), and Dayton (~15 mi)
- Midwest gateway: The first Buc-ee's between the East Coast stores and Texas, covering a previously unserved stretch of I-70
- Tourism corridor: I-70 links Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, and St. Louis
- Economic incentive: The $60 million investment created more than 200 jobs and positioned Huber Heights as a regional retail anchor
Is Buc-ee's Coming to Columbus, Ohio? Is There a Bucky's Near Columbus?
No Buc-ee's has been announced specifically for Columbus. The closest open location is Huber Heights, about 64 miles west on I-70, roughly a 55-minute drive. There is no confirmed or publicly announced plan for a Columbus-area store as of August 2026.
The second Ohio Buc-ee's is planned for Mansfield, which is about 80 miles north of Columbus on I-71, not within the Columbus city limits.
If you are searching for "Bucky's near Columbus, Ohio," the answer is:
- Nearest open store: Huber Heights (64 miles, ~55 min west on I-70)
- Nearest planned store: Mansfield (~80 miles north on I-71, targeting Q2 2028)
For real-time directions, use the official Buc-ee's locator.
Where Is the New Buc-ee's in Ohio? Second Location in Mansfield
The second Ohio Buc-ee's will be in Mansfield, located off Interstate 71 near the Lucas Road and State Route 39 interchange in Richland County. Mansfield City Council approved the project unanimously (8-0) on June 2, 2026.
Mansfield Buc-ee's key facts:
- Location: ~37.5 acres near I-71 and Lucas Road / SR-39, Richland County
- Distance from Huber Heights: ~130 miles northeast
- Expected opening: Q2 2028 (per Buc-ee's representative Angela Janik, who told city council, "I would say Q2 of 2028")
- Planned size: 74,000 square feet
- Jobs: 175 to 225 positions, starting at $18/hour
- Weekly traffic projection: 100,000 customers per week (per Buc-ee's company representative to Mansfield City Council)
- Infrastructure: Buc-ee's agreed to cover $15 million in infrastructure costs, including three new roundabouts near I-71 and Lucas Road
- Significance: Will be the first Buc-ee's in Northeast Ohio, within a 3-hour drive of Pittsburgh
Note: As of August 2026, a community petition with more than 1,800 signatures has been filed opposing the development, which is worth monitoring as the project moves toward groundbreaking (WCMH/NBC4, 2026). Groundbreaking is targeted for early 2028, with construction taking approximately 18 to 24 months per Buc-ee's standard build timelines.
What Are the Best Ohio Road Trips Through Buc-ee's?
The Huber Heights location's position on I-70 makes it a natural anchor for three distinct Midwest road trip corridors:
Route 1: Columbus to Cincinnati (via I-70 and I-71)
Huber Heights sits almost perfectly between Columbus and Cincinnati. Head west from Columbus on I-70, stop at Buc-ee's, then continue south on I-75 to Cincinnati. Total trip: roughly 130 miles with a natural midpoint break.
Route 2: Cleveland to Nashville (I-71 South + I-65)
Drive south from Cleveland on I-71, pick up I-70 west to Huber Heights for a stop, then continue south toward the Kentucky border. The Richmond, KY Buc-ee's on I-75 makes a strong second stop before Nashville.
Route 3: Chicago to Washington D.C. (I-70 East)
The full I-70 corridor from St. Louis through Huber Heights to Pittsburgh covers four states. Huber Heights hits at roughly the two-thirds mark eastbound from St. Louis, making it a mandatory fuel-and-food stop on one of America's classic interstate crossings.
Route 4: Pittsburgh to Indianapolis (I-70 West)
Huber Heights lands at the approximate midpoint. Fill up, load up on Beaver Nuggets and brisket, and cover the second half of the drive refreshed.