Buc-ee's Crossville TN: 53,000 sq ft on I-40 Between Nashville and Knoxville
Buc-ee's Crossville is one of Tennessee's two Buc-ee's, located along Interstate 40 in Crossville, Tennessee. This 53,000 square foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps and full 24/7/365 operation. It sits directly on Interstate 40 midway between Nashville and Knoxville, making it the strategic I-40 corridor anchor for Music City to Great Smoky Mountains travel. Crossville sits at the highest elevation of any Buc-ee's in the chain, at approximately 1,900 feet in the Cumberland Plateau region. Below is everything you need to plan your Crossville stop, including exact address, distances to Nashville and Knoxville, and how it compares to Sevierville TN.
Where is Crossville TN Buc-ee's exactly?
The Crossville Buc-ee's is located along Interstate 40 in Crossville, Tennessee 38555, in Cumberland County. This is about 110 miles east of Nashville and 75 miles west of Knoxville, sitting midway between the two Tennessee metros. The store is visible from I-40 with easy access from both eastbound and westbound lanes.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Highway | Interstate 40 |
| City | Crossville, TN 38555 |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Size | 53,000 sq ft |
| Elevation | ~1,900 ft (highest Buc-ee's in chain) |
| Distance from Nashville | ~110 miles east on I-40 (~1 hr 45 min) |
| Distance from Knoxville | ~75 miles west on I-40 (~1 hr 15 min) |
| Distance from Sevierville Buc-ee's | ~95 miles east |
| Distance from Chattanooga | ~110 miles south (~1 hr 45 min) |
| Distance from Great Smoky Mountains NP | ~110 miles east (~1 hr 45 min) |
Does Crossville Buc-ee's have a car wash?
No, Crossville 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 Crossville is Athens AL (about 175 miles south via I-24 to I-65) with its 200+ foot tunnel. Crossville focuses on the mega-format retail and food experience, common for the I-40 corridor stores.
What are Crossville Buc-ee's hours?
Crossville 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 Day, and every holiday. No car wash so all amenities are available at all times.
Why is Crossville Buc-ee's important for I-40 travelers?
Crossville sits at the ideal midpoint on Interstate 40 between Nashville and Knoxville, roughly 110 miles east of Nashville and 75 miles west of Knoxville. For travelers driving between Music City and the Great Smoky Mountains, Crossville is the essential fuel, food, and restroom stop. Before Buc-ee's opened Crossville, the I-40 corridor had limited high-quality travel center options through the Cumberland Plateau, making the store an instant hit with tourists and truckers alike.
Is Crossville Buc-ee's the highest elevation in the chain?
Yes, at approximately 1,900 feet elevation in the Cumberland Plateau region, Crossville is the highest-elevation Buc-ee's anywhere in the chain. Most Buc-ee's stores sit at Gulf Coast or Southeast lowlands under 500 feet elevation. The Cumberland Plateau setting gives Crossville cooler summers than Nashville or Knoxville, plus fall leaf-peeping views that other Buc-ee's can't offer. Winter ice storms occasionally impact the Crossville location, unusual for most Buc-ee's locations at lower elevations.
How does Crossville compare to Sevierville TN?
Sevierville is Tennessee's second Buc-ee's and one of the largest in the entire chain at 74,440 sq ft (second only to Luling TX). Crossville is 53,000 sq ft. Sevierville serves Great Smoky Mountains tourism directly; Crossville serves the I-40 corridor between Nashville and Knoxville. Sevierville opened April 2023; Crossville opened later. Both are 24/7. Neither has a car wash. Sevierville is the destination Buc-ee's; Crossville is the transit Buc-ee's.
| Feature | Crossville | Sevierville |
|---|---|---|
| Highway | I-40 (midpoint) | I-40 near Great Smoky Mtns |
| Size | 53,000 sq ft | 74,440 sq ft (2nd largest in chain) |
| Elevation | ~1,900 ft (chain highest) | ~1,000 ft |
| Best For | Nashville-Knoxville transit | Great Smoky Mtns destination |
| Distance Apart | ~95 miles on I-40 | (same) |
Does Crossville Buc-ee's have EV charging?
Yes, Crossville features Tesla Superchargers plus multi-brand DC fast chargers. All chargers operate 24/7 with no time limit. This makes it a strategic charging waypoint for Tesla and non-Tesla EV owners driving I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville. The Cumberland Plateau elevation means Crossville is one of the few high-altitude Buc-ee's Tesla charging stops in the Southeast, useful for cross-country EV road trips heading to the Great Smoky Mountains.
When is Crossville Buc-ee's busiest?
- Fall leaf-peeping season (October) with Cumberland Plateau and Great Smoky Mountains tourists
- Summer weekends (June through August) with Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitors
- Tennessee Volunteers football home weekends at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville
- Nashville concert weekends at Bridgestone Arena and Grand Ole Opry
- Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks with I-40 holiday travelers
- Spring Break (March) with Florida-bound families driving south
What food does Crossville Buc-ee's serve?
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 hot coffee. Fresh brisket carving continues 24/7 with peak breakfast hours from 4 AM to 10:30 AM. The Crossville location stocks Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, and Nashville Predators merchandise alongside standard Buc-ee's apparel. Great Smoky Mountains themed designs are also stocked given the store's role as a gateway stop.
How much is gas at Crossville Buc-ee's?
August 2026 regular unleaded pump prices at Crossville held around $2.72 per gallon, competitive for East Tennessee. Diesel typically runs around $3.05. Crossville pump prices are slightly higher than the cheapest Buc-ee's (Texas City at $2.38) but among the most competitive in the Nashville-to-Knoxville I-40 corridor. Fuel prices remain consistent with other Tennessee Buc-ee's.