Buc-ee's Auburn AL: 53,000 sq ft on I-85 at Bent Creek Road
Buc-ee's Auburn is Alabama's easternmost Buc-ee's, opened February 20, 2023 at 2500 Bent Creek Road on I-85 Exit 51 in Auburn, Alabama. This 53,000 square foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps and full 24/7/365 operation, sitting directly on Interstate 85 between Atlanta and Montgomery. It's the Buc-ee's closest to Auburn University campus (about 5 miles) and a favorite pit stop for SEC football road-trippers heading to Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia games. Below is everything you need to plan your stop, including exact distances, fuel grades, and how Auburn fits with Alabama's four Buc-ee's stores.
Where is Auburn AL Buc-ee's exactly?
The Auburn Buc-ee's is at 2500 Bent Creek Road, Auburn, AL 36832 at I-85 Exit 51, on the west side of the interstate. This is about 5 miles from downtown Auburn and Auburn University campus. The store is visible from I-85 with easy access from both northbound and southbound lanes.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 Bent Creek Road, Auburn, AL 36832 |
| Highway | I-85 Exit 51 (Bent Creek Road) |
| County | Lee County |
| Opened | February 20, 2023 |
| Size | 53,000 sq ft |
| Distance from Auburn University | ~5 mi east |
| Distance from Montgomery, AL | ~55 mi west on I-85 (~1 hr) |
| Distance from Atlanta, GA | ~100 mi northeast on I-85 (~1 hr 45 min) |
| Distance from Birmingham, AL | ~140 mi northwest (~2 hr 30 min) |
| Distance from Columbus, GA | ~40 mi east (~50 min) |
| Distance from Tuscaloosa, AL | ~135 mi west (~2 hr 20 min) |
When did Auburn Buc-ee's open?
Auburn Buc-ee's opened on February 20, 2023, becoming Alabama's third Buc-ee's after Loxley (2019) and Leeds (2022). It gave Alabama's I-85 corridor its first mega-format travel center and positioned Buc-ee's for the SEC football traffic between Atlanta, Auburn, and Birmingham. Athens AL followed later, bringing Alabama's total to four Buc-ee's locations.
Is Auburn Buc-ee's near Auburn University?
Yes, Auburn Buc-ee's is about 5 miles east of Auburn University campus, roughly a 10-minute drive. On SEC football Saturdays (September through November), the store becomes a major pre-game and post-game stop for Auburn Tigers fans, plus Alabama, Georgia, and LSU fans traveling to and from Jordan-Hare Stadium. Expect heavy traffic on game weekends but the 120 pumps handle the volume better than any other station in Lee County.
Does Auburn Buc-ee's have a car wash?
No, Auburn 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 Auburn is Athens AL (about 175 miles northwest via I-65) or Calhoun GA (about 190 miles north). See our complete Buc-ee's car wash locations.
Does Auburn Buc-ee's have EV charging?
Yes, Auburn features Tesla Superchargers plus multi-brand DC fast chargers. Exact charger counts vary by installation phase. All chargers operate 24/7 with no time limit, and the free store amenities during charging make it a favorite EV pit stop between Atlanta and Montgomery for Rivian, Ford Lightning, and Tesla drivers.
When is Auburn Buc-ee's busiest?
- SEC football home game Saturdays at Jordan-Hare Stadium (September through November)
- Iron Bowl weekend (late November Alabama vs Auburn game)
- Auburn graduation weekends (May and December)
- Thanksgiving and Christmas travel weeks
- Spring Break (March) with beach-bound families heading to Florida Panhandle
How does Auburn compare to other Alabama Buc-ee's?
| Location | Highway | Size | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley | I-10 | 53,000 sq ft | Alabama's first, opened 2019, near Mobile |
| Leeds | I-20 | 53,000 sq ft | Near Birmingham, opened 2022 |
| Auburn | I-85 | 53,000 sq ft | Near Auburn Univ, opened 2023 |
| Athens | I-65 | 53,000 sq ft | Northernmost AL store, near Huntsville |
What are Auburn Buc-ee's hours?
Auburn 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. This includes Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and every other holiday. No car wash means all amenities are available at all hours.