Buc-ee's Kansas: Kansas City Store Opens October 2027 (Complete Guide)
Kansas's first Buc-ee's is under construction in Kansas City, Kansas, near the Kansas Speedway and Tanger Outlets at Legends, with a planned opening in October 2027 (fall 2027). The Kansas City Star confirmed the fall 2027 target. Buc-ee's broke ground on October 16, 2025 with a ceremonial groundbreaking, and construction is actively underway with major I-70 exit ramp closures and Village West Parkway detours currently in effect. The 74,000 square foot travel center sits east of Interstate 70 in Wyandotte County. Below is the complete guide to what's coming, exact location, traffic impacts, and how Kansas's first Buc-ee's compares to other 2027 new-state openings.
When will the Kansas Buc-ee's open?
Kansas's first Buc-ee's is targeting an October 2027 opening according to KC Discover and the Kansas City Star, both citing a fall 2027 window. Buc-ee's broke ground October 16, 2025 with a ceremonial event, and construction started immediately after. The 24-month build timeline from groundbreaking puts opening around October 2027, though minor delays are possible depending on the extensive road infrastructure work happening around the site.
Where exactly is the Kansas Buc-ee's located?
The Kansas City Buc-ee's is located east of Interstate 70 near N. 110th Street, adjacent to the Kansas Speedway and Tanger Outlets at Legends in Wyandotte County, Kansas. This is one of the busiest commercial corridors in the Kansas City metro area, already anchoring the Village West retail district. The site is northwest of the I-70 and I-435 interchange, giving it interstate access from all directions.
| City / Region | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kansas City, MO | ~15 miles east | ~20 min on I-70 |
| Downtown Kansas City, KS | ~10 miles east | ~15 min on I-70 |
| Topeka, KS | ~55 miles west | ~55 min on I-70 |
| Lawrence, KS | ~30 miles west | ~35 min on I-70 |
| Wichita, KS | ~185 miles southwest | ~2 hr 45 min via I-35 |
| St. Joseph, MO | ~50 miles north | ~55 min on I-29 |
| Columbia, MO | ~140 miles east | ~2 hr on I-70 |
| St. Louis, MO | ~250 miles east | ~3 hr 45 min on I-70 |
How big will the Kansas City Buc-ee's be?
The Kansas City Buc-ee's will span 74,000 square feet, matching the standard mega-format size used at newest openings including Benton AR, Goodyear AZ, and San Marcos TX. Expected features include 120 gas pumps, 700+ parking spaces, EV charging stalls (Tesla Superchargers likely), and 60+ restroom fixtures with dedicated cleaning attendants. Exact pump count and EV configuration have not been officially confirmed yet.
Why did Buc-ee's choose Kansas City, Kansas?
Buc-ee's picked the Kansas City, KS site for three reasons: Interstate 70 is the primary east-west corridor across Missouri and Kansas, the Village West area already attracts millions of visitors annually thanks to the Kansas Speedway, Tanger Outlets, and Legends shopping district, and it fills a geographic gap in Buc-ee's Midwest expansion (Missouri already has Springfield). The location is directly northwest of the I-70/I-435 interchange, capturing traffic from all directions.
What road closures are happening for the Kansas Buc-ee's?
Significant road work is underway to accommodate the Buc-ee's:
- Village West Parkway is closed from west of Hollywood Casino Boulevard to Speedway Boulevard through late September 2026, with detour signs posted
- A new roundabout is being built along Village West Parkway to handle Buc-ee's traffic
- I-70 exit and entrance ramps at N. 110th Street have seen temporary closures for structural repairs and surface improvements
- The overall project is a joint effort between Cleveland Construction, Wyandotte County government, and Buc-ee's
- Detour routes remain in effect for local commuters and Speedway event attendees
How does Kansas City Buc-ee's compare to other 2027 openings?
Kansas City is one of four new-state Buc-ee's openings scheduled for 2027. It shares fall 2027 timing with the Louisiana (April) and Wisconsin (April) stores that open earlier in the year, and precedes the North Carolina Mebane store (November 2027). All four are similar in size at approximately 74,000 sq ft. Kansas City has the advantage of a nearby major event venue (Kansas Speedway) driving predictable weekend traffic surges. See every current Buc-ee's location on our interactive map.
| 2027 New State | City | Opening | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Ruston | April 2027 | I-20 |
| Wisconsin | Oak Creek | April 2027 | I-94 |
| Kansas | Kansas City | October 2027 | I-70 |
| North Carolina | Mebane | November 2027 | I-40/I-85 |
What is the nearest Buc-ee's to Kansas right now?
Until Kansas City opens in October 2027, the closest existing Buc-ee's is Springfield, Missouri on I-44, about 175 miles south (roughly 2 hours 45 minutes drive). Colorado's Johnstown store is 570 miles west on I-70 (roughly 8 hours drive). See our Missouri Buc-ee's guide for details on the Springfield store, currently the closest to the entire Kansas market.
Will Buc-ee's expand elsewhere in Kansas after Kansas City?
No additional Kansas stores are officially announced beyond Kansas City. However, Buc-ee's typically adds a second store to a state after evaluating first-store performance for 12 to 18 months. Wichita, Topeka, or Lawrence would be logical secondary markets given their populations and interstate access, but there are no confirmed second-location plans as of September 2026. Kansas City will be Kansas's only Buc-ee's for the foreseeable future.
Will Kansas City Buc-ee's affect Kansas Speedway race day traffic?
Yes, potentially significantly. Kansas Speedway hosts major NASCAR races and other events that already generate heavy weekend traffic in the Village West area. Adding a Buc-ee's that attracts 10,000 to 15,000 vehicles per day will compound traffic during race weekends. The new Village West Parkway roundabout and I-70 ramp improvements are specifically designed to handle this combined volume. Race attendees will likely make Buc-ee's a pre-race or post-race stop.