Buc-ee's Robertsdale AL: 53,000 sq ft on I-10 Near Gulf Shores (CR 68)
Buc-ee's Robertsdale is actually the same as Buc-ee's Loxley, one of Alabama's most popular I-10 Buc-ee's, sometimes referred to by the nearby CR 68 (County Road 68) address in Robertsdale. Located at 2871 County Road 68 in Loxley, Alabama at I-10 Exit 44, this 53,000 square foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps and 24/7/365 operation, sitting directly on the primary Gulf Coast tourist corridor between New Orleans and the Florida Panhandle. It was Alabama's first Buc-ee's, opened January 21, 2019, and remains one of the highest-traffic stops on the Gulf Coast interstate. Below is everything you need to plan your stop, including exact address, distances to Gulf Shores beaches, and how it compares to other Alabama Buc-ee's.
Is Buc-ee's Robertsdale the same as Buc-ee's Loxley?
Yes, Robertsdale and Loxley Buc-ee's refer to the same store. The official address is 2871 County Road 68, Loxley, AL 36551 at I-10 Exit 44. The site sits directly adjacent to Robertsdale, and locals use both names interchangeably. There is only ONE Buc-ee's in this area of Alabama, at Exit 44 on I-10. When you see "Robertsdale Buc-ee's" or "CR 68 Buc-ee's" or "Loxley Buc-ee's" in reviews, they all mean the same location.
Where is Robertsdale/Loxley Buc-ee's exactly?
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 2871 County Road 68, Loxley, AL 36551 |
| Highway | I-10 Exit 44 (CR 68) |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Opened | January 21, 2019 |
| Size | 53,000 sq ft |
| Distance from Mobile | ~35 miles west on I-10 (~40 min) |
| Distance from Pensacola | ~45 miles east on I-10 (~55 min) |
| Distance from Gulf Shores | ~30 miles south (~40 min) |
| Distance from Orange Beach | ~35 miles south (~45 min) |
| Distance from New Orleans | ~180 miles west on I-10 (~2 hr 45 min) |
| Distance from Destin, FL | ~90 miles east (~1 hr 30 min) |
When did Robertsdale/Loxley Buc-ee's open?
Loxley/Robertsdale Buc-ee's opened January 21, 2019 as Alabama's first Buc-ee's and one of the first Buc-ee's outside Texas. It was the strategic anchor for Buc-ee's Southeast expansion. Since then Alabama has added three more Buc-ee's (Leeds 2022, Auburn 2023, Athens later), bringing Alabama's total to four stores.
Is Robertsdale Buc-ee's near Gulf Shores?
Yes, Robertsdale/Loxley Buc-ee's is about 30 miles north of Gulf Shores, roughly a 40-minute drive south on Highway 59. This makes it the closest Buc-ee's to Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan). It's a favorite pre-vacation fuel and food stop for beach-bound families from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia. Peak beach season (April through August) drives heavy weekend traffic through this location.
Does Robertsdale Buc-ee's have a car wash?
No, Loxley/Robertsdale does not have a car wash. Only 15 of Buc-ee's 57 locations have car washes. The closest Buc-ee's with a car wash from here is Athens AL (about 350 miles north via I-65) or Calhoun GA (about 350 miles northeast). See our Buc-ee's car wash locations breakdown.
What food does Robertsdale Buc-ee's have?
Full Buc-ee's menu 24/7: chopped brisket sandwiches, breakfast tacos, kolaches, homemade fudge, the Wall of Jerky, Beaver Nuggets, pulled pork, turkey, sausage plates, and coffee. The Loxley location also stocks Gulf Coast-themed merchandise (beach designs, Alabama coastal themes) alongside standard Buc-ee's apparel. Fresh brisket carving runs 24/7 with peak breakfast hours from 4 AM to 10:30 AM.
When is Robertsdale Buc-ee's busiest?
- Spring Break weeks (March) with Gulf Shores beach-bound families
- Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends with peak beach season traffic
- Sunday evenings as weekend beach visitors return to Mobile and Pensacola
- Snowbird season October-November (southbound) and April-May (northbound)
- Alabama football weekends with Auburn/Alabama fans traveling to Gulf Coast games
What are Robertsdale Buc-ee's hours?
Robertsdale/Loxley Buc-ee's is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no holiday closures. Fuel pumps, restrooms, kitchen, and store operate continuously. Includes Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Year's, and every holiday. No car wash so all amenities are available at all times.