Buc-ee’s Mississippi 2026: Pass Christian (Complete Guide + Biloxi Answer)

Quick answer: The Buc-ee’s in Mississippi is located in Pass Christian. This guide covers its address and exit, plus what’s known about a possible Biloxi store.

Mississippi has exactly one open Buc-ee’s (Pass Christian on I-10), and it’s genuinely one of the most impressive in the entire chain. Here’s a stat almost no other Buc-ee’s guide leads with: the Pass Christian store has 126 gas pumps, which is more than any Buc-ee’s flagship in Texas or Tennessee. The old “120 pump ceiling” that Katy, Luling, Sevierville, and New Braunfels all hit? Pass Christian blew right through it when it opened in June 2025 at 74,000 sq ft with 126 fueling positions, 24 EV charging stations, and 165 toilets.

If you’re searching for a Buc-ee’s in Biloxi, Gulfport, Jackson, or the Mississippi Gulf Coast broadly, this guide has honest answers: Pass Christian is the one open store, it’s 15-20 miles west of Biloxi, and it’s a $80 million investment that Harrison County treats as a genuine economic anchor. Below is everything worth knowing: exact address, direct answers for every Mississippi metro searching for a Buc-ee’s, and the deeper story of how Mississippi ended up with a store before Louisiana (which had originally been announced first, then cancelled, and won’t have one until 2027).

Quick reference:

• 1 open Buc-ee’s in Mississippi: Pass Christian, 8245 Firetower Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571
• Opened: June 9, 2025 at 6 AM
• Size: 74,000 sq ft (plus 43 acres of site on a larger 183-acre parcel)
• Fuel pumps: 126 gas pumps, the most at any Buc-ee’s location
• EV charging: 24 stations
• Toilets: 165 (yes, that’s the actual count)
• Distance from Biloxi: ~15-20 miles west
• Distance from Gulfport: ~10-15 miles west
• Distance from New Orleans, LA: ~65 miles east (~1h 15min)
• Distance from Mobile, AL: ~60 miles west (~1 hour)
• All open 24 hours, 365 days a year
• No other Mississippi Buc-ee’s announced or under construction

How Many Buc-ee’s Are in Mississippi?

One open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026. That’s it. Pass Christian in Harrison County on the Gulf Coast is Mississippi’s only Buc-ee’s and no additional locations have been announced or are currently under construction.

Mississippi’s single-store network puts it in the same category as Colorado, Missouri, Virginia, Arizona, and Ohio: all states where Buc-ee’s has established a beachhead but hasn’t yet expanded to a second location. Given the size and success of Pass Christian, a second Mississippi store is possible in the future, but nothing is currently in the pipeline.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Mississippi?

Yes, in Pass Christian. Mississippi’s first (and only) Buc-ee’s opened on June 9, 2025 at 6 AM after roughly 21 months of construction ($80 million total investment). It sits at 8245 Firetower Rd in Pass Christian, off Interstate 10 at the Menge Avenue exit, right on the Gulf Coast, about halfway between New Orleans and Mobile.

If you drive I-10 through Mississippi, you’ve almost certainly seen it. It’s the 52nd Buc-ee’s nationwide and one of the largest in the entire chain, genuinely one of the most impressive locations built to date.

Buc-ee’s Pass Christian: The Complete Guide

Address: 8245 Firetower Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571 Highway: I-10 at the Menge Avenue exit (northwest corner) Opened: June 9, 2025 at 6 AM Size: 74,000 sq ft Fuel pumps: 126 fueling positions EV charging: 24 stations Toilets: 165 Investment: $80 million (private) + $15 million (Harrison County public infrastructure) Employees: 200+ full-time at $18-24/hour with benefits Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Distance from New Orleans: ~65 miles east (~1h 15min) Distance from Biloxi: ~15-20 miles west (~25 min) Distance from Mobile, AL: ~60 miles west (~1 hour)

The Pass Christian store is a genuine outlier in the Buc-ee’s network. It’s not just “another Buc-ee’s”: it’s the largest Buc-ee’s built at time of opening (per Fox 8 Live), broke the 120-pump ceiling with 126 pumps, and represents one of the biggest single infrastructure investments the company has ever made in a new state.

What makes Pass Christian different from every other Buc-ee’s:

1. 126 fuel pumps. This is genuinely more than any other Buc-ee’s has ever operated. Luling, Sevierville, Katy, New Braunfels, and every other flagship all cap at 120. Pass Christian broke that ceiling by six pumps.
2. 165 toilets. Yes, someone counted. This is the highest toilet count in any Buc-ee’s and reflects the Gulf Coast beach traffic volumes the store is designed to serve.
3. $80 million total investment. For context, most Buc-ee’s builds cost $50-60 million. Pass Christian’s $80M reflects both the store cost and the substantial infrastructure work (bridge expansion, road widening) that came with it.
4. $50-60 million projected annual sales tax revenue. Bill Lavers of the Harrison County Development Commission told Fox 8 the store would generate this level of sales tax revenue, a massive economic anchor for Harrison County.
5. Bridge expansion. Harrison County spent $15 million to expand a two-lane bridge at the Menge Avenue exit into five lanes specifically to handle Buc-ee’s traffic.
6. Ongoing I-10 expansion. The store’s opening triggered creation of a special tax district to fund expansion of I-10 to six lanes toward the Louisiana state line .

The 126-Pump Story (Why This Matters)

Every serious Buc-ee’s fan knows that the world’s largest stores cap at 120 fueling positions. Katy, Luling, Sevierville, New Braunfels, San Marcos: all 120. That was the ceiling for years. Then Pass Christian opened at 126 pumps.

This isn’t a rounding error. Buc-ee’s specifically designed Pass Christian to exceed the traditional ceiling because of the volume it expected from three merging traffic patterns:

1. East-West interstate traffic on I-10: the main Louisiana/Alabama/Florida artery
2. Gulf Coast beach traffic: Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs vacationers
3. New Orleans-area weekend traffic: since Louisiana didn’t have a Buc-ee’s until 2027, Pass Christian became the default for New Orleans residents and Louisiana travelers

The 126-pump design is a genuine engineering statement: Buc-ee’s built this store for a traffic volume it expects to sustain for a decade or more. If you’re a Buc-ee’s completist tracking company milestones, Pass Christian is on your list for this reason alone.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Biloxi, MS?

Yes, Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is 15-20 miles west of Biloxi on I-10. For any Biloxi resident, Gulf Coast Casino visitor, or Mississippi coast vacationer, this is essentially your Buc-ee’s, a 25-minute drive west on the interstate.

From downtown Biloxi:

• Take I-10 West toward New Orleans
• Continue for about 15-20 miles
• Take the Menge Avenue exit
• Buc-ee’s is on the northwest corner
• Total drive time: 25-30 minutes without traffic

From Beau Rivage or the Biloxi casino district:

• Similar route, add 5 minutes for downtown traffic

Pass Christian is close enough to Biloxi that many residents treat it as a normal grocery run, for jerky, kolaches, brisket, or Beaver Nuggets. That’s a real luxury for a city that could easily have been left without a Buc-ee’s for years.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near Gulfport, MS?

Yes, Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is 10-15 miles west of Gulfport on I-10. Even closer than Biloxi.

From downtown Gulfport:

• Take I-10 West
• Menge Avenue exit is about 12 miles west
• Total drive time: 15-20 minutes without traffic

Gulfport residents actually have the most convenient Buc-ee’s access on the Mississippi Coast: Pass Christian is close enough to be a routine stop, not a special trip.

Is There a Buc-ee’s Near New Orleans, Louisiana?

Yes, Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is about 65 miles east of New Orleans on I-10. For New Orleans residents driving east (to the beaches, to Alabama, or to Florida), Pass Christian is the natural first Buc-ee’s stop.

From downtown New Orleans:

• Take I-10 East toward Slidell and the Mississippi state line
• Cross into Mississippi
• Continue through Diamondhead
• Take the Menge Avenue exit
• Total drive time: 1 hour 15 minutes without traffic

Why does this matter for a Mississippi guide? Because until Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s opens in Ruston in mid-2027, Pass Christian is functionally Louisiana’s Buc-ee’s for anyone in the New Orleans metro. This is why the store was designed with such extreme capacity: it’s serving two states simultaneously.

Is There a Buc-ee’s in Jackson, Mississippi?

No, and Jackson residents have a real distance problem. Jackson is 180 miles north of Pass Christian, which is about a 3-hour drive one way. There’s no Buc-ee’s in Jackson metro, none in Hattiesburg (~90 miles south of Jackson), none in Tupelo, none anywhere in central or northern Mississippi.

Closest options for Jackson residents:

• Pass Christian, MS: 180 miles south (~3 hours) via US-49 to I-10
• Leeds, Alabama: 250 miles east (~4 hours) via I-20
• Athens, Alabama: 210 miles east (~3h 45min) via I-65 and I-20

There are no announced Buc-ee’s plans for Jackson or central Mississippi. If you live in Jackson, your realistic path to a Buc-ee’s is a Gulf Coast trip, which admittedly, most Jackson residents do multiple times a year anyway.

Nearest Buc-ee’s to Major Mississippi Cities

City	Nearest Buc-ee’s	Distance	Drive Time
Pass Christian	Pass Christian	In-city	N/A
Gulfport	Pass Christian	~10-15 mi east	~20 min
Biloxi	Pass Christian	~15-20 mi east	~25 min
Ocean Springs	Pass Christian	~25 mi east	~35 min
Pascagoula	Pass Christian	~45 mi east	~50 min
Hattiesburg	Pass Christian	~90 mi south	~1h 30min
Jackson	Pass Christian	~180 mi south	~3 hours
Meridian	Leeds, AL	~180 mi east	~3 hours
Tupelo	Athens, AL	~150 mi east	~2h 30min
Vicksburg	Pass Christian	~200 mi south	~3h 15min
Starkville	Athens, AL	~155 mi east	~2h 45min
Oxford	Athens, AL	~155 mi east	~2h 45min
Natchez	Pass Christian	~180 mi east	~3 hours

Takeaways:

• The Mississippi Gulf Coast is well-served: every major coast city is 25 minutes or less from Pass Christian
• Middle Mississippi (Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian) is genuinely underserved: no closer option than a multi-hour drive
• Northern Mississippi (Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville) uses Alabama: Athens or Leeds are actually closer than driving down to Pass Christian
• No new Mississippi Buc-ee’s are announced to fix any of these gaps

The Louisiana Cancellation Backstory (Nobody Tells This)

Here’s a piece of Buc-ee’s history nobody puts in a Mississippi article: Buc-ee’s originally announced a Louisiana location before Mississippi, then cancelled it, then reversed course.

The full arc:

• March 2016: Buc-ee’s announces a planned store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This would have been the very first Buc-ee’s outside Texas.
• October 2016: Buc-ee’s cancels the Baton Rouge plans. No public reason given.
• January 2019: Buc-ee’s opens Loxley, Alabama as its first out-of-state store instead. Louisiana gets skipped entirely.
• September 2023: Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Pass Christian, Mississippi
• June 9, 2025: Pass Christian opens as Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s
• Mid-2027: Ruston, Louisiana finally opens as Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s

Why does this matter for Mississippi? Because for two years (June 2025 through mid-2027), Mississippi’s Pass Christian store is essentially serving as Louisiana’s Buc-ee’s too. The 126-pump capacity and $80M investment reflect that the store was designed to handle two states’ worth of traffic during this window.

Once Ruston opens in 2027, Pass Christian’s traffic will likely drop somewhat as Louisiana travelers get their own store. But for now, it’s serving the entire Gulf Coast east of Texas.

Gulf Coast Beach Trip Pairing

Pass Christian’s location makes it the natural pre-beach or post-beach stop for anyone heading to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here’s the honest routing:

If you’re driving to Biloxi/Gulfport for a beach or casino weekend:

• Fuel up and stock up at Pass Christian on the way east
• Grab brisket sandwiches for the beach/condo
• Coolers, ice, snacks: Pass Christian carries everything
• Continue 25 minutes east to Biloxi

If you’re driving from Alabama to New Orleans:

• Pass Christian is your I-10 midpoint break
• Fuel up here, then continue to New Orleans

If you’re driving from Louisiana to the Alabama beaches (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach):

• Pass Christian is your first Mississippi stop
• Alabama’s Loxley Buc-ee’s is 60 miles further east, another natural break

Peak times to avoid:

• Summer Friday afternoons (beach arrivals)
• Sunday afternoons (beach departures)
• Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends
• Casino gambling weekends (Biloxi traffic patterns)

Amenity Details

Category	Pass Christian
Fuel pumps	126 (most at any Buc-ee’s)
EV charging	24 stations
Toilets	165
Size	74,000 sq ft
Site	43 acres on 183-acre parcel
Hours	24/7/365
DEF	Yes
Ethanol-free	Yes (verify current octanes at official page)
Car wash	(Check current Buc-ee’s official page)

On official Buc-ee’s data: As of publication, verify the exact car wash and octane specs on Buc-ee’s own locations page: amenities occasionally shift, and Pass Christian is still relatively new (opened June 2025).

Best Time to Visit Pass Christian

The traffic pattern here is different from most Buc-ee’s because of the beach and casino traffic mix:

• Heaviest: Summer weekend mornings (Friday and Saturday 9 AM – noon, beach arrivals)
• Also heavy: Sunday afternoons in summer (beach departures)
• Also heavy: Casino weekends year-round (Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons)
• Quietest: Weekday afternoons in fall and winter (Tuesday-Thursday, 1-4 PM)
• Best overall time to visit: Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 8-10 AM

If you’re doing a Gulf Coast trip specifically to see the Buc-ee’s, plan for a weekday morning arrival. Weekend and holiday afternoons genuinely can turn into 40-60 minute stops just to get through the checkout line.

What’s Next for Mississippi?

Nothing officially announced. No new Mississippi Buc-ee’s is under construction, in planning, or publicly proposed as of July 2026.

Where might a second Mississippi store go? Reasonable candidates:

• Jackson metro: By far the biggest underserved Mississippi city. 3-hour drive to Pass Christian is a genuine gap. Jackson would fit Buc-ee’s model well (I-55 or I-20 interchange, growing metro).
• Hattiesburg: Between Jackson and the Gulf Coast on US-49 / I-59. Could serve middle Mississippi.
• Tupelo: Northern Mississippi, I-22 corridor toward Memphis. Currently underserved.
• Ocean Springs / Pascagoula (Jackson County): East of Pass Christian, could split the Gulf Coast traffic.

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

My realistic prediction: Given Pass Christian’s success and the state’s relatively small population, don’t expect a second Mississippi Buc-ee’s before 2029-2030 at the earliest. The company’s expansion focus for 2026-2028 is in new states (Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buc-ee’s are in Mississippi?

One open Buc-ee’s as of July 2026: Pass Christian, off I-10 at the Menge Avenue exit. No additional Mississippi locations are currently announced or under construction.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Mississippi?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Pass Christian opened on June 9, 2025 at 6 AM. It’s Mississippi’s first (and only) Buc-ee’s, located at 8245 Firetower Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571 on I-10 in Harrison County.

Where is the Buc-ee’s in Mississippi?

8245 Firetower Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571, at the northwest corner of the Menge Avenue exit off Interstate 10, in Harrison County on the Gulf Coast.

How many gas pumps does the Mississippi Buc-ee’s have?

126 fuel pumps, more than any other Buc-ee’s in the network. The store also has 24 EV charging stations and 165 toilets.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Biloxi, MS?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is 15-20 miles west of Biloxi on I-10, about a 25-minute drive. Take I-10 West and exit at Menge Avenue.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Biloxi?

Not inside Biloxi city limits. The Pass Christian store, 15-20 miles west on I-10, is Biloxi’s nearest Buc-ee’s and effectively serves the Biloxi metro.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near Gulfport?

Yes. Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is 10-15 miles west of Gulfport on I-10, about a 20-minute drive. It’s the closest Buc-ee’s to the Gulfport metro.

Is there a Buc-ee’s in Jackson, Mississippi?

No. Jackson has no Buc-ee’s and none is announced. The nearest is Pass Christian, 180 miles south, about a 3-hour drive via US-49 to I-10.

Is there a Buc-ee’s near New Orleans, Louisiana?

Yes, sort of. Buc-ee’s Pass Christian is 65 miles east of New Orleans on I-10, about a 1 hour 15 minute drive. Until Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s opens in Ruston in mid-2027, Pass Christian effectively serves the New Orleans metro.

When did the Mississippi Buc-ee’s open?

June 9, 2025 at 6 AM. Buc-ee’s broke ground on September 13, 2023, a total build time of about 21 months. The opening drew hundreds of visitors despite stormy weather.

How big is the Mississippi Buc-ee’s?

74,000 sq ft, one of the largest Buc-ee’s in the entire chain. When it opened in June 2025, it was called “Buc-ee’s largest store yet” by some media outlets, though Luling, TX at 75,593 sq ft technically remains slightly larger.

Is the Mississippi Buc-ee’s open 24 hours?

Yes. Pass Christian is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Does the Mississippi Buc-ee’s have EV charging?

Yes. Pass Christian has 24 EV charging stations, one of the higher counts in the network.

Why does Pass Christian have more pumps than other Buc-ee’s?

Because it was designed to serve three merging traffic patterns simultaneously: I-10 east-west interstate traffic, Gulf Coast beach and casino traffic, and New Orleans metro traffic that had no Louisiana Buc-ee’s option until 2027. The 126-pump design reflects that expected traffic volume.

Is Buc-ee’s coming to Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s is opening in Ruston (I-20) in mid-2027. A second Louisiana store is planned for Lafayette in 2028.

Are semi-trucks allowed at the Mississippi Buc-ee’s?

No. Buc-ee’s has never allowed 18-wheelers at any of its travel centers, including Pass Christian. The parking lots and driveways are designed for passenger vehicles only.

The Bottom Line

Mississippi’s Buc-ee’s story is small in number (one store) but genuinely huge in scale. Pass Christian is one of the most impressive Buc-ee’s ever built: 126 pumps (a network record), 165 toilets, $80 million in private investment, and $15 million in public infrastructure work to support it. It anchors the entire Gulf Coast for both Mississippi and Louisiana travelers.

My honest suggestions:

• Live in Biloxi, Gulfport, or Ocean Springs? Pass Christian is your regular stop: treat it like a routine errand rather than a special trip.
• Live in the New Orleans metro? Pass Christian is your default until 2027. Time your stops with any Alabama or Florida trip.
• Live in Jackson, MS? You have a 3-hour drive to the nearest Buc-ee’s. A Gulf Coast day trip pairs well with a Pass Christian stop.
• Live in northern Mississippi (Tupelo, Oxford)? Alabama’s Athens or Leeds are actually closer than driving all the way to Pass Christian. Route accordingly.
• Driving I-10 between Louisiana and Florida? Pass Christian is your natural midpoint. Between it and Alabama’s Loxley store, you’ve got a Buc-ee’s every 60 miles.

Two things I’ll be watching:

1. What happens when Ruston, Louisiana opens in mid-2027: Pass Christian’s traffic will almost certainly drop somewhat when New Orleans residents get their own Louisiana Buc-ee’s an hour to the west.
2. Whether a second Mississippi store ever gets proposed: Jackson metro is the obvious gap. If Buc-ee’s makes a play for central Mississippi, that’s the news to watch.