Buc-ee's Terrell TX: I-20 Store with 200-Foot Car Wash East of Dallas
Buc-ee's Terrell is the easternmost Dallas-area Buc-ee's, located at 1701 East I-20 at Exit 505 in Terrell, Texas. This 53,000 square foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps, a 200+ foot car wash tunnel, and 30+ vacuum stations, sitting directly on Interstate 20 between Dallas and Shreveport. It's the strategic anchor for Dallas-area Buc-ee's traffic heading east toward Louisiana and one of the highest-volume North Texas fuel stops. Below is everything you need to plan your Terrell stop, including exact address, car wash pricing, current pump prices, and how it fits with the nearby Royse City and Fort Worth locations.
Where is Terrell TX Buc-ee's exactly?
The Terrell Buc-ee's is at 1701 East I-20, Terrell, TX 75160, on the south side of Interstate 20 at Exit 505. This is about 35 miles east of downtown Dallas and 15 miles east of Mesquite. The store is visible from I-20 with easy access from both eastbound and westbound lanes.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 East I-20, Terrell, TX 75160 |
| Highway | I-20 Exit 505 |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Size | ~53,000 sq ft |
| Distance from downtown Dallas | ~35 miles east |
| Distance from Mesquite | ~15 miles east |
| Distance from Tyler, TX | ~65 miles east (~1 hr) |
| Distance from Shreveport, LA | ~150 miles east (~2 hr 15 min) |
| Distance from Royse City Buc-ee's | ~25 miles north via I-30 |
| Distance from Fort Worth Buc-ee's | ~65 miles west via I-20 to I-35W |
Does Terrell Buc-ee's have a car wash?
Yes, Terrell features a 200+ foot car wash tunnel with standard chain pricing: $13 Basic, $14 Deluxe, $15 Ultimate, $16 Works. Free vacuums are included with every wash at the 30+ high-suction vacuum stations. Car wash hours are 7 AM to 10 PM daily, weather permitting. This is one of only 15 Buc-ee's car wash locations in the entire chain. See full details in our Buc-ee's car wash prices breakdown.
What are the Terrell Buc-ee's hours?
Terrell Buc-ee's is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no holiday closures. Store, fuel pumps, restrooms, and kitchen operate continuously. Car wash runs 7 AM to 10 PM daily, weather permitting. See complete holiday schedule in our Buc-ee's hours reference.
Why is Terrell Buc-ee's important for Dallas-area travelers?
Terrell is the easternmost Dallas-area Buc-ee's, sitting directly on the I-20 corridor to Louisiana. For Dallas Metroplex residents driving to Shreveport, Monroe, or Jackson (Mississippi), Terrell is the strategic fuel and food stop before crossing state lines. Until the Ruston Louisiana Buc-ee's opens April 2027, Terrell is the last Buc-ee's until you reach the Alabama Buc-ee's (Leeds), roughly 500 miles east.
When is Terrell Buc-ee's busiest?
- Friday afternoons with Dallas commuters heading east for the weekend
- Sunday evenings with Louisiana travelers returning to Dallas
- Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks with holiday I-20 travelers
- Spring Break (March) with beach-bound families driving to Gulf Coast
- College football weekends with SMU, LSU, and Louisiana Tech traffic
How does Terrell compare to Royse City Buc-ee's?
Both stores serve the Dallas metro east side but on different interstates. Terrell is on I-20 (south route to Shreveport), Royse City is on I-30 (north route to Little Rock). Both are 53,000 sq ft with 120 pumps. Terrell has the car wash advantage. Royse City has a slightly different price profile due to different local competition. Explore all 37 Texas Buc-ee's locations.
| Feature | Terrell | Royse City |
|---|---|---|
| Highway | I-20 Exit 505 | I-30 Exit 77 |
| Distance from Dallas | ~35 mi east | ~35 mi northeast |
| Car Wash | Yes, 200+ ft | No |
| Best for | Louisiana road trips | Arkansas road trips |