Buc-ee’s Alabama 2026: All 4 Locations by Interstate (+ Nearest Cities)

Quick answer: There are 4 Buc-ee’s locations in Alabama, positioned along the state’s major interstates. This guide lists each store by interstate exit and the nearest cities.

Here’s the thing most Alabama Buc-ee’s guides won’t tell you upfront: Alabama isn’t just another Buc-ee’s state — it’s the Buc-ee’s state that proved the whole concept could work outside Texas. The Loxley store opened in January 2019 as the first Buc-ee’s ever built outside Texas. If Loxley had flopped, the entire national expansion would have been reconsidered. It didn’t flop. It thrived. And in the seven years since, Alabama has become tied with Georgia and Florida for the most Buc-ee’s of any non-Texas state, with four locations covering essentially every major interstate in the state.

If you’re driving anywhere in Alabama and wondering whether there’s a Buc-ee’s on your route: there almost certainly is. I-10 through the Gulf Coast has Loxley. I-20 between Birmingham and Atlanta has Leeds. I-65 in North Alabama has Athens. I-85 between Montgomery and Georgia has Auburn. All four are within 15-20 minutes of a major metro (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Gulf Shores). This guide walks through every store, honestly answers which one is worth planning around, and clears up the search intent for cities that don’t have their own Buc-ee’s (looking at you, Mobile and Gulf Shores).

Quick reference:

• 4 open Buc-ee’s in Alabama — Loxley (2019), Leeds (2021), Athens (2022), Auburn (2024)
• Loxley was Buc-ee’s first-ever store outside Texas — opened January 2019, historic significance
• All 4 Alabama Buc-ee’s cover the state’s four major interstates: I-10, I-20, I-65, I-85
• Alabama is tied with Florida and Georgia for the most Buc-ee’s stores of any non-Texas state
• No new Alabama Buc-ee’s are currently announced or under construction as of July 2026
• All 4 stores open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

How Many Buc-ee’s Are in Alabama?

Four open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026. That’s it — no under-construction stores, no announced future locations, no planning commission proposals. Alabama’s Buc-ee’s network is fully built for the moment, though the pattern of the chain’s expansion suggests a fifth store is probably years away rather than never.

The four:

1. Loxley (Robertsdale) — opened January 2019
2. Leeds — opened 2021
3. Athens — opened November 2022
4. Auburn — opened April 2024

Alabama’s 4-store count ties it with Georgia and Florida as the highest Buc-ee’s counts in any state outside Texas. Interesting comparison: Georgia and Florida both took roughly the same time to reach 4 stores (5-6 years), but Alabama got there first because Loxley was the whole out-of-state expansion pilot.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Alabama?

Yes — four of them, on every major interstate. If you drive I-10, I-20, I-65, or I-85 through Alabama, you’ll pass at least one Buc-ee’s. And Alabama’s first store — Loxley, on I-10 near the Gulf Coast — opened as Buc-ee’s very first location outside Texas in January 2019, making Alabama a historically important state in the chain’s expansion story.

The 4 Open Alabama Buc-ee’s

Here’s every Alabama Buc-ee’s in the order I’d rank them by “how much of Alabama’s Buc-ee’s story they carry” — Loxley first because of what it means, then the other three by size/impact.

Buc-ee’s Loxley — Alabama’s Original (and Buc-ee’s First Outside Texas)

Address: 20403 County Road 68, Robertsdale, AL 36567 (Baldwin County — often called “Loxley” but technically in Robertsdale) Highway: I-10 exit, ~15 minutes north of Gulf Shores Opened: January 2019 Fuel pumps: 120–124 fueling positions Amenities: DEF, Ethanol-Free 90 Octane Distance from Mobile: ~40 miles east on I-10 Distance from Gulf Shores: ~30 miles south via AL-59 Distance from Pensacola: ~55 miles east on I-10

Loxley is the store that changed Buc-ee’s forever. Before this location opened in January 2019, the chain had never built a single store outside Texas. Everything about the format — 74,000+ sq ft, 120 pumps, 24/7, no semis, in-house brisket — was calibrated for Texas travelers and Texas expectations. Loxley was the test to see if it would travel.

It did. Locals and Gulf Coast travelers responded exactly like Texans do — the store became a destination, not just a stop. Within two years, Alabama had opened Leeds. Within five years, four stores. And within seven years, Buc-ee’s is in 13 states with 6 more coming.

Loxley’s historical significance: every non-Texas Buc-ee’s that exists today can trace its lineage back to this store working. That’s why, if you’re a Buc-ee’s completist, Loxley belongs on your visit list before any of the other Alabama stores.

Practical notes:

• Peak weekend traffic in summer is intense. Gulf Shores beach traffic funnels through here. Weekday morning stops are much calmer.
• The store is technically in Robertsdale, not Loxley — the address confuses first-timers. Google Maps handles it fine, but don’t be surprised.
• No car wash listed on the Buc-ee’s official page for Loxley. If you need one, plan for another stop.
• Only 90 octane ethanol-free (not 87 and 90 like some others). Matters if you drive a small-engine vehicle needing 87 octane ethanol-free.

Buc-ee’s Leeds — Birmingham’s Buc-ee’s

Address: 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Leeds, AL 35094 Highway: I-20 at Exit 140 Opened: 2021 Fuel pumps: ~120 fueling positions Amenities: DEF, Ethanol-Free 87 and 93 Octane Distance from Birmingham: ~15-20 miles east on I-20 (~25 minutes) Distance from Atlanta: ~130 miles east on I-20 (~2 hours 15 min) Distance from Anniston: ~35 miles west

Leeds is functionally Birmingham’s Buc-ee’s, even though nobody calls it that. If you live anywhere in the Birmingham metro — Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia, Trussville — Leeds is 20-30 minutes east and the natural stop for anyone driving I-20 to Atlanta.

What makes Leeds worth planning around:

• Perfect I-20 midpoint between Birmingham and Atlanta. If you’re doing that drive, this is the ideal fuel/food break.
• Nearby attractions include Barber Motorsports Park (world-famous motorcycle museum and racing track), The Shoppes of Grand River (outlet mall), and the Porsche Driving Experience. A Buc-ee’s stop can turn into a whole day trip.
• 87 and 93 octane ethanol-free — better fuel selection than Loxley for small-engine vehicles.
• No car wash listed on the Buc-ee’s official page for Leeds.

Peak times to avoid: Weekend afternoons, especially before Alabama or Auburn football home games when traffic between Birmingham and Atlanta gets heavy.

Buc-ee’s Athens — The North Alabama Anchor

Address: 2328 Lindsay Lane South, Athens, AL 35613 Highway: I-65 at Exit 347 (Huntsville Brownsferry Rd) Opened: November 2022 Size: 53,470 sq ft Fuel pumps: ~120 fueling positions Amenities: DEF, Ethanol-Free 90 and 93 Octane, Car Wash 7 AM–10 PM, 16 Tesla Superchargers Distance from Huntsville: ~30 miles west on I-565 to I-65 Distance from Nashville: ~90 miles north on I-65 (~1h 30min) Distance from Birmingham: ~90 miles south on I-65 (~1h 30min)

Athens is Alabama’s cleanest interstate midpoint — it sits almost exactly halfway between Nashville and Birmingham on I-65, which is one of the most heavily-traveled interstate stretches in the South. Anyone doing that drive stops here.

What makes Athens different from the other three:

• It has a car wash — the only Alabama Buc-ee’s that clearly lists car wash amenities on the official Buc-ee’s page (7 AM to 10 PM).
• Better octane variety — 90 AND 93 ethanol-free (an unusual combination — most stores offer 87/90 or 87/93; Athens skips 87).
• 16 Tesla Superchargers — solid EV setup for the Nashville-to-Birmingham corridor.
• Groundbreaking November 17, 2021 — the store took exactly one year to build.

Nearby attractions: U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville (~35 miles east), where you can see actual Saturn V rockets. The Athens-to-Huntsville pairing is one of the best day trips in Alabama.

Buc-ee’s Auburn — Alabama’s Newest (April 2024)

Address: 2500 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Auburn, AL 36832 Highway: I-85 at the Auburn/Opelika exit Opened: April 2024 (Alabama’s newest) Fuel pumps: 120 fueling positions Amenities: DEF, Ethanol-Free 87 and 93 Octane, 16 Tesla Superchargers Distance from Montgomery: ~55 miles east on I-85 (~1 hour) Distance from Atlanta: ~105 miles east on I-85 (~1h 45min) Distance from Columbus, GA: ~35 miles east

Auburn is the newest Alabama Buc-ee’s and covers a corridor no previous store served — the I-85 route between Montgomery and Atlanta, which passes right through Auburn University territory.

What Auburn is specifically built for:

• Auburn University football weekends. The store is 5 miles from Jordan-Hare Stadium and gets absolutely swamped on home football Saturdays. If you’re heading to a game, come the night before or arrive before 8 AM Saturday.
• The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Grand National) is 5 miles east. Golfers driving to the trail routinely stop here first.
• Alabama-Georgia commuter traffic. Anyone driving between Montgomery and Atlanta on I-85 essentially can’t miss it.

Practical note: As Alabama’s newest store, Auburn has the most modern layout, freshest interior, and (based on customer reports) some of the fastest brisket lines in the state.

Alabama’s “Complete Interstate Coverage” Strategy

Here’s something no other Alabama Buc-ee’s guide frames explicitly: Alabama is one of only four states where Buc-ee’s has full coverage of every major interstate. The other three are Texas, Florida, and Georgia. That puts Alabama in genuinely elite company for the chain’s expansion strategy.

• I-10 (Gulf Coast east-west): Loxley
• I-20 (Birmingham-Atlanta east-west): Leeds
• I-65 (Nashville-Mobile north-south): Athens (and Loxley at the southern end)
• I-85 (Montgomery-Atlanta diagonal): Auburn

Why does this matter? Because it means no matter which direction you’re driving through Alabama — north-south on I-65, east-west on I-20 or I-10, or diagonal on I-85 — a Buc-ee’s stop is realistically within reach. Not every state gets this treatment. Kentucky has just 2 stores and covers I-75 and I-65. Colorado has 1. Mississippi has 1. Virginia has 1 open with delays on the others.

Alabama’s four stores form a rough quadrilateral:

• Athens in the north (I-65)
• Leeds in the east-center (I-20)
• Auburn in the southeast (I-85)
• Loxley in the south (I-10)

Whichever way you’re driving, you can plot a Buc-ee’s-anchored route through the entire state.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Birmingham?

Yes — Buc-ee’s Leeds is 15-20 miles east of Birmingham on I-20. For any Birmingham resident, this is essentially your Buc-ee’s. Address: 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Leeds, AL 35094.

How to get there from downtown Birmingham:

• Take I-20 East (toward Atlanta)
• Continue for about 15 miles
• Take Exit 140 for Leeds
• Follow signs to Buc-ee’s Blvd.
• Total drive time: 20-25 minutes without traffic

How to get there from Hoover/Vestavia:

• Take I-459 East to I-20 East
• Continue to Exit 140 for Leeds
• Total drive time: 25-30 minutes

Leeds is close enough to Birmingham that many residents treat it as a normal grocery run for jerky, kolaches, or Beaver Nuggets — not as a road-trip destination. That’s a real luxury; most cities that want a Buc-ee’s are hours away from one.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Mobile, Alabama?

No — but Buc-ee’s Loxley is 40 miles east of Mobile on I-10. The Mobile metro doesn’t have its own Buc-ee’s, but Loxley is easily close enough for a day trip or a natural stop on any east-bound drive.

From downtown Mobile:

• Take I-10 East for about 40 miles
• Take the exit for County Road 68 / Loxley
• Buc-ee’s is immediately visible

Drive time from Mobile: Roughly 45 minutes without traffic, 60+ minutes during Gulf Coast peak weekends.

No Buc-ee’s is currently planned for the Mobile metro. Loxley will remain your closest option for the foreseeable future.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?

Yes — Buc-ee’s Loxley is 30-35 miles north of Gulf Shores. This is the natural stop for any Gulf Shores beach vacation, whether you’re coming from Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana.

From Gulf Shores:

• Take AL-59 North for about 30 miles
• Follow signs to Loxley (Robertsdale)
• Total drive time: 45 minutes

The Gulf Shores beach trip pattern: Most families driving to Gulf Shores fuel up and load up at Loxley on the way in. Ice, snacks, brisket sandwiches for the beach house, sunscreen, coolers — Loxley basically functions as the pre-beach staging point for a lot of Gulf Coast vacationers.

Peak times to avoid: Friday afternoons in summer (beach arrivals), Sunday afternoons in summer (beach departures), Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends generally.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Huntsville?

Yes — Buc-ee’s Athens is 30 miles west of Huntsville. Take I-565 West to I-65 South (or North, depending on which side of Huntsville you’re on) and exit at 347.

From downtown Huntsville: Roughly 40 minutes without traffic.

Athens is close enough to Huntsville that many residents treat it as a weekend errand or a road-trip staging point. If you’re driving from Huntsville to Nashville (~110 miles from Athens Buc-ee’s), Athens is the natural fuel stop before the state line.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Montgomery, Alabama?

No — but Buc-ee’s Auburn is 55 miles east of Montgomery on I-85. About 1 hour without traffic.

For Montgomery residents, Auburn is a genuine day-trip destination rather than a routine errand. The good news: I-85 East is a fast, easy drive. If you’re heading to Atlanta anyway, Auburn is essentially free — you’d stop there regardless.

No Buc-ee’s is currently planned for Montgomery. The metro would fit Buc-ee’s typical interchange model (Montgomery has multiple I-85 and I-65 interchanges with land availability), but no proposal has been reported.

Nearest Buc-ee’s to Major Alabama Cities

City	Nearest Alabama Buc-ee’s	Distance	Drive Time
Birmingham	Leeds	~15-20 mi east	~25 min
Huntsville	Athens	~30 mi west	~40 min
Mobile	Loxley	~40 mi east	~45 min
Montgomery	Auburn	~55 mi east	~1 hour
Tuscaloosa	Leeds	~60 mi east	~1 hour
Gulf Shores	Loxley	~30 mi north	~45 min
Orange Beach	Loxley	~35 mi north	~50 min
Auburn	Auburn	In-city	—
Athens	Athens	In-city	—
Anniston	Leeds	~35 mi west	~40 min
Dothan	Auburn	~85 mi north	~1h 30min
Florence / Muscle Shoals	Athens	~65 mi east	~1h 15min
Selma	Auburn	~110 mi east	~1h 45min

Takeaways:

• Every major Alabama metro has a Buc-ee’s within an hour (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) — except Montgomery, which is 55 minutes to Auburn
• Beach traffic is well-served — Gulf Shores and Orange Beach both under an hour to Loxley
• Dothan is the biggest underserved metro — 85+ miles to any Buc-ee’s
• Florence and Muscle Shoals (Shoals area) are closer to Athens than most people realize

Which Alabama Buc-ee’s Is Best?

Here’s my honest ranking. Yours may differ.

#1 — Athens. The only Alabama Buc-ee’s with a listed car wash on the official Buc-ee’s page. Better octane variety (90 and 93 ethanol-free). Perfect Nashville-Birmingham midpoint. If I could only visit one Alabama Buc-ee’s, it’s this one.

#2 — Loxley. For the historical significance alone. It’s Buc-ee’s first store outside Texas — every Buc-ee’s completist should visit at least once. It’s also the perfect Gulf Coast beach trip stop.

#3 — Leeds. The Birmingham anchor. Best for pairing with Barber Motorsports Park. Solid octane variety (87 and 93 ethanol-free).

#4 — Auburn. Newest, cleanest layout. Perfect for game-day traffic if you’re going to Auburn University. Otherwise it’s the “college town” store and doesn’t have the same must-visit quality as the other three.

Honestly, they’re all closer to each other than my ranking suggests. All four serve the same brisket, same Beaver Nuggets, same 24/7 hours. Pick based on route.

Amenity Details for Every Alabama Buc-ee’s

Alabama’s four stores actually vary more than most Buc-ee’s guides let on. Here’s the honest comparison, straight from the official Buc-ee’s page:

Store	Fuel Pumps	Car Wash	Ethanol-Free Octane	DEF	Tesla Stalls
Athens	~120	Yes (7 AM–10 PM)	90 & 93	Yes	16
Auburn	120	No listed	87 & 93	Yes	16
Leeds	~120	No listed	87 & 93	Yes	Yes (details vary)
Loxley	120-124	No listed	90 only	Yes	Yes (details vary)

The key differences:

• Only Athens has a listed 7 AM–10 PM car wash on the Buc-ee’s official page. If you specifically need a car wash, Athens is your only sure bet in Alabama.
• Loxley carries only 90 octane ethanol-free. If you drive a boat, motorcycle, or small-engine vehicle needing 87 octane ethanol-free, Loxley isn’t your stop — go to Leeds or Auburn (87 and 93 octane).
• Athens is the only store carrying 90 and 93 octane ethanol-free — an unusual combination. Auto enthusiasts running higher-compression engines like this.
• All four have DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) for diesel drivers.

Best Time to Visit Each Alabama Buc-ee’s

Peak times vary a lot by store because each serves different traffic patterns.

• Loxley — Heaviest on summer Friday afternoons (beach arrivals) and Sunday afternoons (beach departures). Quietest on Tuesday-Wednesday off-season.
• Leeds — Heaviest on Sunday afternoons (Atlanta traffic returning to Birmingham) and Auburn/Alabama football weekends. Quietest on weekday mid-afternoons.
• Athens — Heaviest on Friday afternoons (Nashville-bound) and Sunday evenings (returning traffic). Quietest on weekday mornings before 10 AM.
• Auburn — Heaviest on Auburn University home football Saturdays (extreme — plan to avoid if you’re not going to the game). Quietest on weekday afternoons in non-football season.

Universal advice: Any Alabama Buc-ee’s is calmer on weekday mornings 8-10 AM than any other time.

What’s Next for Alabama?

Nothing officially announced. No new Alabama Buc-ee’s is under construction, in planning, or publicly evaluated as of July 2026. Alabama’s expansion appears complete for the moment.

Where might a 5th Alabama store go? Reasonable candidates based on typical Buc-ee’s site selection:

• Mobile metro — The obvious gap. Mobile has 40+ miles of I-10 with no Buc-ee’s. A Mobile-area store would fill this cleanly.
• Tuscaloosa — I-20/I-59 traffic between Birmingham and Mississippi. Currently underserved.
• Dothan / Wiregrass area — Southeast Alabama has no close Buc-ee’s. But smaller market size makes this less likely.
• Huntsville metro (closer than Athens) — Could take pressure off Athens if Huntsville metro keeps growing.

None of these are confirmed. This is my honest speculation, not reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buc-ee’s are in Alabama?

Four open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026 — Loxley (opened January 2019), Leeds (2021), Athens (November 2022), and Auburn (April 2024). Alabama is tied with Florida and Georgia for the most Buc-ee’s in any non-Texas state.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Alabama?

Yes, four of them, on every major Alabama interstate. Loxley on I-10, Leeds on I-20, Athens on I-65, and Auburn on I-85.

Where are all the Buc-ee’s in Alabama?

• Loxley: 20403 County Road 68, Robertsdale, AL 36567 (I-10)
• Leeds: 6900 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Leeds, AL 35094 (I-20 Exit 140)
• Athens: 2328 Lindsay Lane South, Athens, AL 35613 (I-65 Exit 347)
• Auburn: 2500 Buc-ee’s Blvd., Auburn, AL 36832 (I-85)

Which was Alabama’s first Buc-ee’s?

Loxley — opened January 2019. It was also Buc-ee’s very first store built outside Texas, making it one of the most historically significant Buc-ee’s in the entire network.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Birmingham?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Leeds is 15-20 miles east of Birmingham on I-20, about a 25-minute drive from downtown. Take I-20 East to Exit 140 for Leeds.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Birmingham?

Not inside Birmingham city limits, but Leeds is effectively Birmingham’s Buc-ee’s at 15-20 miles east on I-20.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Mobile, Alabama?

No. The Mobile metro has no Buc-ee’s, but Loxley is 40 miles east on I-10 — about a 45-minute drive. No Buc-ee’s is currently planned for Mobile.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Gulf Shores?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Loxley is 30-35 miles north of Gulf Shores via AL-59, about a 45-minute drive. It’s the standard pre-beach stop for Gulf Shores vacationers.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Montgomery, Alabama?

No. The nearest is Auburn, 55 miles east on I-85 — about a 1-hour drive. No Buc-ee’s is currently announced for Montgomery.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Huntsville?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Athens is 30 miles west of Huntsville via I-565 to I-65, about a 40-minute drive. Athens serves the Huntsville metro effectively.

Which Alabama Buc-ee’s is the biggest?

All four are roughly similar in size at ~53,000-54,000 sq ft. None is significantly larger than the others. Auburn is the newest (April 2024) and has the most modern layout.

Does the Auburn Buc-ee’s get busy on football Saturdays?

Extremely. Auburn University home football games generate the biggest Buc-ee’s crowds in Alabama. If you’re heading to a game, come the night before or arrive before 8 AM Saturday to avoid the worst of it.

Are all Alabama Buc-ee’s open 24 hours?

Yes. Every Alabama Buc-ee’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Athens car wash operates 7 AM to 10 PM.

Is there a new Buc-ee’s coming to Alabama?

Not currently announced. As of July 2026, no new Alabama Buc-ee’s is under construction, in planning, or publicly proposed. Alabama’s expansion appears complete for now.

Which Alabama Buc-ee’s is closest to the beach?

Loxley — 30-35 miles north of Gulf Shores. It’s the natural pre-beach and post-beach stop for Alabama Gulf Coast vacationers.

Are there Tesla Superchargers at Alabama Buc-ee’s?

Yes. Athens and Auburn both have Tesla Supercharger stalls (16 each per public reports). Leeds and Loxley also have Tesla stalls though counts vary by source.

Does any Alabama Buc-ee’s have a car wash?

Athens is the only Alabama Buc-ee’s with a car wash clearly listed on the Buc-ee’s official page. Hours are 7 AM to 10 PM. Loxley, Leeds, and Auburn do not have car washes listed as amenities.

The Bottom Line

Alabama’s Buc-ee’s network is small — just four stores — but strategically it’s one of the most complete in the country. Every major interstate is covered. Every metro is within an hour of a store. And Loxley carries genuine historical weight as the location that proved the whole non-Texas expansion could work.

My honest suggestions:

• Live in Birmingham? Leeds is your default. It’s close enough that you can treat it like a grocery run.
• Live in Huntsville? Athens is your one-tank drive with everything you need (car wash + Tesla + brisket).
• Live in Mobile? Loxley is 45 minutes away — a genuine day trip, but worth doing once for the history.
• Live in Montgomery? Auburn is your best bet at 55 miles. If you’re driving to Atlanta anyway, it’s free.
• Driving to Gulf Shores? Loxley is unavoidable — plan a 30-minute stop, load the beach house, and roll into the sand.
• Football fan? Auburn on non-game days is calm. Auburn on game days is chaos. Plan accordingly.
• Buc-ee’s completist? Visit Loxley first for the history, then Athens for the amenities, then the other two for completeness.

Alabama is one of the states where you can genuinely build a road trip around Buc-ee’s stops without any effort. Take advantage of it.