Buc-ee's in Alabama: All 4 Locations (Loxley, Leeds, Athens, Auburn)
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Alabama is home to four Buc-ee's locations — Loxley, Leeds, Athens, and Auburn. Loxley opened in January 2019 as the chain's first store outside Texas, and the state is now covered by strategic stops on Interstates 10, 20, 65, and 85. Each Alabama Buc-ee's spans about 53,000 square feet with 120 fuel pumps.
Alabama Buc-ee's: Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Total Locations | 4 (Loxley, Leeds, Athens, Auburn) |
| First Store | Loxley — January 21, 2019 (first outside Texas) |
| Most Recent | Auburn — April 2024 |
| Typical Size | ~53,000 sq ft |
| Typical Fuel Pumps | 120 per store |
| Hours | Open 24/7, 365 days a year |
| Truck Access | No 18-wheelers permitted |
| Highways Covered | I-10, I-20, I-65, I-85 |
Where Are the Alabama Buc-ee's?
Alabama's four Buc-ee's stores are strategically positioned along the state's most important interstate corridors. Each one serves a distinct region and traffic pattern.
Loxley Buc-ee's — Baldwin County (I-10 Exit 44)
The Loxley store in Baldwin County, near Robertsdale in the Mobile-Pensacola corridor, opened January 21, 2019 as the 42nd Buc-ee's overall and the very first Buc-ee's outside Texas. This location made history and set the template for every non-Texas store that followed.
Baldwin County sits between Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida on I-10, giving Loxley a steady stream of Gulf Coast travelers, beach vacationers heading to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and drivers heading west toward Mississippi's Harrison County Buc-ee's and onward to Louisiana.
Leeds Buc-ee's — Jefferson County (I-20 Exit 140)
The Leeds Buc-ee's opened January 25, 2021, marking the 43rd Buc-ee's overall. Located just east of Birmingham off I-20, it serves the Birmingham metro area and travelers moving between Birmingham and Atlanta.
Leeds fills a critical role. Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro area, and I-20 east is one of the most traveled highways connecting Alabama to Georgia's three open Buc-ee's on I-75 and the Savannah corridor. This location handles substantial local Birmingham traffic during the week and heavy interstate volume on weekends.
Athens Buc-ee's — Limestone County (I-65 Exit 351)
The Athens store in Limestone County opened November 21, 2022 as the chain's 57th location. Sitting in north Alabama near the Tennessee border, this stop serves I-65 traffic moving between Nashville and Huntsville-Birmingham.
Athens gives northern Alabama residents a genuine Buc-ee's option without driving to Birmingham or Nashville. It also serves as the natural first Alabama stop for anyone heading south from Tennessee on I-65.
Auburn Buc-ee's — Lee County (I-85 Exit 50)
The Auburn Buc-ee's at 2500 Buc-ee's Boulevard opened in April 2024 as Alabama's fourth and newest location. Positioned on I-85 in Auburn, this store serves Auburn University students and visitors, football gameday traffic, and Atlanta-Montgomery corridor drivers.
Auburn is often the missing entry in older Buc-ee's guides. It's the most recent Alabama addition and dramatically expanded the chain's east Alabama coverage. During Auburn Tigers home football games, expect significantly heavier crowds.
How Far Is Each Alabama Buc-ee's from Major Cities?
One question road trippers ask constantly and one competitors often leave incomplete — here's the practical drive-time reference for each Alabama store:
| Buc-ee's Location | City | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley (I-10) | Mobile, AL | ~40 miles east | ~45 minutes |
| Loxley (I-10) | Pensacola, FL | ~35 miles west | ~40 minutes |
| Loxley (I-10) | Gulf Shores, AL | ~30 miles south | ~40 minutes |
| Leeds (I-20) | Birmingham, AL | ~15 miles east | ~20 minutes |
| Leeds (I-20) | Atlanta, GA | ~135 miles west | ~2 hours 10 min |
| Athens (I-65) | Huntsville, AL | ~15 miles north | ~20 minutes |
| Athens (I-65) | Nashville, TN | ~90 miles south | ~1 hour 30 min |
| Athens (I-65) | Birmingham, AL | ~90 miles north | ~1 hour 30 min |
| Auburn (I-85) | Auburn University | ~5 miles | ~10 minutes |
| Auburn (I-85) | Montgomery, AL | ~55 miles east | ~55 minutes |
| Auburn (I-85) | Atlanta, GA | ~100 miles west | ~1 hour 40 min |
When Did Buc-ee's Open in Alabama?
Historic First: Loxley on January 21, 2019
Loxley wasn't just Alabama's first Buc-ee's — it was the first Buc-ee's anywhere outside Texas. For nearly 40 years, from 1982 through early 2019, every single Buc-ee's location existed within Texas state borders.
The January 21, 2019 opening of Loxley changed everything. That single decision opened the door to the multi-state expansion that has since taken the chain into 14 states and counting. Buc-ee's officially calls Alabama "the state that started it all" in their public communications about non-Texas expansion.
Alabama Buc-ee's opening timeline:
- January 21, 2019: Loxley opens — first Buc-ee's outside Texas (Store #42)
- January 25, 2021: Leeds opens (Store #43)
- November 21, 2022: Athens opens (Store #57)
- April 2024: Auburn opens (Store #58) — current newest Alabama location
The pace of Alabama expansion reflects a broader pattern. Buc-ee's typically opens new stores in clusters within a state before moving on to new territory. Alabama's four locations now cover the state's I-10, I-20, I-65, and I-85 corridors — meaning virtually no Alabama highway traveler is more than 90 minutes from a Buc-ee's.
What Makes Alabama Buc-ee's Locations Special?
Beyond the chain's standard offerings — cleanest restrooms in America, fresh Beaver Nuggets, Texas barbecue, and homemade fudge — Alabama's four locations share some specific characteristics that set them apart from the smaller Texas Gulf Coast originals.
Consistent format: All four Alabama stores use the modern 53,000 sq ft with 120 fuel pumps template. This means you know exactly what to expect regardless of which store you visit — same layout, same food program, same restroom quality.
Strategic highway placement: Alabama's four Buc-ee's cover the state's four most important interstate corridors:
- I-10 (Gulf Coast east-west)
- I-20 (Birmingham-Atlanta east-west)
- I-65 (Mobile-Nashville north-south)
- I-85 (Montgomery-Atlanta northeast)
Historical significance: The Loxley store is a genuine landmark in Buc-ee's history. Fans occasionally travel to Loxley specifically to visit the first non-Texas Buc-ee's, similar to how road-trippers detour to the original 1982 Lake Jackson store in Texas.
Which Alabama Road Trips Should Include a Buc-ee's Stop?
Gulf Coast Beach Weekend
Route: Any origin → Gulf Shores or Orange Beach
Alabama Buc-ee's stop: Loxley (I-10 Exit 44)
Why: Loxley is the perfect pre-beach fuel and provisioning stop. Grab drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and beach towels before making the final 30-mile drive south to the coast.
Birmingham-Atlanta Weekend
Route: Birmingham → Atlanta (or reverse)
Alabama Buc-ee's stop: Leeds (I-20 Exit 140)
Why: Leeds is 15 minutes east of Birmingham, making it the ideal starting point for the 2-hour drive east to Atlanta. Fuel up, eat, and hit the road with a full tank.
Nashville-Birmingham Interstate Run
Route: Nashville → Birmingham (or reverse)
Alabama Buc-ee's stops: Athens (I-65 Exit 351)
Why: Athens sits at the perfect midpoint on this 3-hour drive. It's roughly 90 miles from either Nashville or Birmingham, making it the classic "stretch your legs and refuel" stop.
College Football Gameday (Auburn)
Route: Anywhere → Auburn University
Alabama Buc-ee's stop: Auburn (I-85 Exit 50)
Why: Auburn's location is 5 minutes from campus. On football Saturdays, arrive early — the store gets significantly busier as gameday approaches.
Cross-State Alabama Tour
Ambitious? Some road-trippers do the full Alabama Buc-ee's grand tour in a weekend:
- Day 1: Loxley → Auburn (I-10 E → I-65 N → I-85 N, ~5 hours)
- Day 2: Auburn → Leeds → Athens (I-85 W → I-20 W → I-65 N, ~4.5 hours)
That's a full 500+ mile Alabama tour hitting all four Buc-ee's in two days.
Are More Alabama Buc-ee's Coming?
As of August 2026, no additional Alabama Buc-ee's locations have been publicly announced by the company. However, given Alabama's status as Buc-ee's first non-Texas market and the chain's continued aggressive expansion, a fifth Alabama location remains a reasonable possibility in future years.
Speculative candidate corridors include Montgomery (which has no current Buc-ee's despite being the state capital) and any spot along I-59 between Birmingham and Chattanooga that would fill the current gap on that highway. Neither has been confirmed. When Buc-ee's announces a fifth Alabama site, it will be reflected in the official chain-wide locations page.
For now, the four existing stores cover Alabama's most important interstate arteries.