Buc-ee's Future Locations: Every Store Coming 2026-2031 (Complete Pipeline)

Buc-ee's currently operates 58 travel centers across 14 states, and the pipeline of announced future locations is the biggest in company history. Between now and December 2031, 18 new stores are confirmed or under construction, expanding the chain into 6 brand-new states: Louisiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Michigan speculation. The 2026 openings are done (Huber Heights OH, Goodyear AZ, San Marcos TX, Benton AR, plus Murfreesboro TN in November). The next 12 months bring six 2027 openings, then five 2028 openings, and long-horizon stores stretching to New Kent County Virginia in December 2031. Below is the complete pipeline, sorted by opening date, with every confirmed store, construction status, and timeline.

What new Buc-ee's locations are opening in 2026?

Four of the five 2026 Buc-ee's openings are already open: Huber Heights, Ohio (April 6), Goodyear, Arizona (June 22), San Marcos, Texas (August 12), and Benton, Arkansas (August 17). The only remaining 2026 opening is Murfreesboro, Tennessee, scheduled for November 16, 2026 on I-24 at Joe B. Jackson Parkway. City officials expect 5+ million annual visitors at Murfreesboro. This closes out an active year that added three new states to the Buc-ee's map (Ohio, Arizona, Arkansas).

What Buc-ee's locations are opening in 2027?

Six Buc-ee's locations are confirmed to open in 2027, adding four brand-new states (Louisiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, North Carolina) plus Georgia's third store and Texas's 38th. The 2027 pipeline is heavily concentrated in April with three simultaneous openings (Georgia Monroe County, Wisconsin Oak Creek, Louisiana Ruston), followed by three later-year openings in Kansas City (fall), Boerne TX (TBA), and Mebane NC (November). This is Buc-ee's most aggressive single-year expansion since 2022.

What Buc-ee's locations are opening in 2028?

Five Buc-ee's are on the 2028 calendar, adding Nebraska as a new state and expanding existing footprints in Ohio, Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The 2028 pipeline includes Fort Pierce Florida (pushed back from 2027), Lafayette Louisiana (Louisiana's second), West Memphis Arkansas (Arkansas's second), Mansfield Ohio (Ohio's second, Q2), and Gretna Nebraska (Nebraska's first, fall). Nebraska's Gretna store is the biggest of the 2028 group at $100M+ total investment.

What Buc-ee's are planned for 2029 and beyond?

Three additional Buc-ee's stretch out to 2029-2031 based on current publicly announced timelines. Ocala Florida (2029) and Oak Grove Kentucky (2029) are the next 2029 openings. Beyond that, Hardeeville South Carolina (2031) and New Kent County Virginia (December 2031) represent the longest horizons. New Kent VA is the largest delay in company history, pushed from 2027 to December 2031 due to an $84 million VDOT interchange upgrade that will not complete until September 2029.

Which states are getting their first Buc-ee's soon?

Between 2027 and 2028, six brand-new states join the Buc-ee's map: Louisiana (Ruston, April 2027), Wisconsin (Oak Creek, April 2027), Kansas (Kansas City, October 2027), North Carolina (Mebane, November 2027), and Nebraska (Gretna, fall 2028). This is the largest new-state expansion window in Buc-ee's 44-year history. By December 2028, the chain will operate in 19 states (up from 14 today), reaching from the Northeast (Virginia) to the West (Arizona, Colorado) and North (Wisconsin, Nebraska).

Why was Virginia New Kent County delayed to 2031?

The Virginia New Kent County Buc-ee's was originally targeted for 2027 but is now pushed to December 2031, the biggest single delay in company history. Reason: an $84 million VDOT interchange upgrade is required to safely handle Buc-ee's traffic volume, and VDOT projects the interchange will not complete until September 2029. Buc-ee's cannot open until after the interchange is operational. This makes Virginia New Kent a full 4+ years past its original target. Read details in our Virginia Buc-ee's guide.

Is Buc-ee's coming to any states we haven't seen yet?

Beyond the six confirmed new states above, Buc-ee's has publicly stated interest in Utah and Indiana but no sites have been finalized. Michigan and Oklahoma searches spike but no confirmed sites exist. No plans have been announced for California, New York, Pennsylvania, or any Northeast state north of Virginia. The chain historically expands one region at a time and appears focused on completing the Midwest and Southeast footprints before attempting the Northeast or West Coast.

How many Buc-ee's will there be by 2030?

Based on the current pipeline, Buc-ee's will operate approximately 76 stores across 20 states by end of 2030. That's up from 58 stores in 14 states today. Actual count could be higher if additional stores are announced (which typically happens 12-24 months before groundbreaking). The chain is opening roughly 4 to 6 new stores per year and adding 1 to 2 new states per year. Track the current count on our interactive Buc-ee's map covering all 58 open stores.

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