Buc-ee’s San Marcos TX: Opens August 12, 2026 (Full Guide)
Quick answer: The Buc-ee’s in San Marcos, TX is located at 3245 N. IH-35 and opened August 12, 2026. This guide covers the address, hours, and directions.
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Alright, this one’s time-sensitive so let me give you the numbers upfront. Buc-ee’s San Marcos opens Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT. That’s two and a half weeks from when I’m publishing this. The store sits at 3245 N. IH-35, at the southwest corner of Yarrington Road and Interstate 35, in San Marcos, Texas, literally the midpoint between Austin (30 miles north) and San Antonio (50 miles south) on I-35.
Here’s the detail that makes this one genuinely historic: San Marcos will have 128 fueling positions, the most at any Buc-ee’s ever built. For years, the network cap has been 120 pumps at flagship stores (Luling, Sevierville, Katy, New Braunfels, Huber Heights). Then in June 2025, Pass Christian, Mississippi opened with 126 pumps and broke that ceiling. Now San Marcos is breaking it again, going to 128 pumps in a 74,000 sq ft store on the busiest interstate stretch in Central Texas. This is a genuine engineering statement from Buc-ee’s. They’re testing how much traffic capacity they can pack into a single location.
Add one more layer of history: San Marcos opens exactly 5 days before Buc-ee’s Benton, Arkansas opens on August 17. Two grand openings in one week, Texas’s 37th store and Arkansas’s very first store, is a genuinely unusual pattern. If you were planning a Central Texas Buc-ee’s road trip in mid-August 2026, you could theoretically catch both openings in the same trip. This guide walks through everything: the specific opening details, the 128-pump story, Texas State University proximity, and honest routing advice for Austin, San Antonio, and Central Texas residents.
Quick reference:
- Opening date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony: 10:00 AM CDT (Mayor Jane Hughson and County Judge Ruben Becerra attending)
- Address: 3245 N. IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Position: Southwest corner of Yarrington Road and I-35
- Size: 74,000 sq ft (74,707 sq ft per TDLR filing)
- Fuel pumps: 128 fueling positions (new Buc-ee’s network record)
- Cost: $47.2 million estimated
- Store number: 37th Texas Buc-ee’s, 57th total in the United States
- Distance from Austin: 30 miles north (~35 minutes)
- Distance from San Antonio: 50 miles south (~50 minutes)
- Distance from New Braunfels Buc-ee’s: 19 miles south (closest existing Buc-ee’s)
- Jobs: 200+ full-time positions
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos Open?
Not yet, but it opens in less than three weeks. As of late July 2026, construction is complete or nearly complete. Buc-ee’s issued the official grand-opening press release on July 29, 2026, confirming the August 12 opening. Employees are in training. Fuel pumps are ready. If you drive I-35 past mile marker 206 today, you can see the finished 74,000 sq ft store, the 128-pump canopy, and the giant Buc-ee’s beaver sign already in place.
For a store that’s been under construction since January 29, 2025 (groundbreaking date), San Marcos is on the fast end of Buc-ee’s typical 15-18 month build timeline.
When Does Buc-ee’s San Marcos Open?
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT. That’s the confirmed opening date directly from Buc-ee’s official press release issued July 29, 2026 via ACCESS Newswire.
Here’s the confirmation trail:
- KXAN (July 2026): “On Aug. 12, Buc-ee’s will open its newest travel center in San Marcos, marking the company’s 57th location”
- CSP Daily News (July 30, 2026): “Buc-ee’s will open the doors to its newest Texas travel center on Aug. 12”
- Newswire.com official press release (July 29, 2026): “Buc-ee’s will open its newest travel center in SAN MARCOS, TX on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Doors open to the public at 6 a.m. CDT, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. CDT”
Opening day schedule:
- 6:00 AM CDT: Doors open, pumps activate. Lines will likely form starting around 4-5 AM
- 6-9 AM: Peak morning crowd, expect 30-45 minute checkout lines
- 10:00 AM CDT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Jane Hughson, County Judge Ruben Becerra, and Buc-ee’s leadership
- 10:30 AM – 2 PM: Continued peak crowds after ribbon-cutting
- Evening: Second wave of crowd, but starting to normalize
- Midnight – normal operations: Store transitions to standard 24/7 pattern
Prior projected dates (for context):
The San Marcos project went through multiple projected opening dates before landing on August 12:
- December 2025: Initial TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) filing projection
- May 26, 2026: Based on groundbreaking projections
- July 2026: Confirmed by Buc-ee’s Media Coordinator Crissy Gonzalez in spring 2026
- August 12, 2026: Final confirmed date via official press release
This is a common pattern with Buc-ee’s: initial dates slip, but the final confirmed date is typically reliable.
Where Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos?
Address: 3245 N. IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666 Position: Southwest corner of Yarrington Road and Interstate 35 Highway: I-35 at mile marker 206 County: Hays County Distance from Austin: 30 miles north (~35 minutes) Distance from San Antonio: 50 miles south (~50 minutes)
The site sits directly on Interstate 35, the primary north-south interstate connecting Dallas / Fort Worth to Austin to San Antonio to Laredo. This stretch of I-35 handles some of the heaviest interstate traffic in Texas, particularly the Austin-to-San Antonio corridor where thousands of daily commuters travel between the two metros.
Why San Marcos specifically?
Three reasons:
- The perfect I-35 midpoint. San Marcos is 30 miles from Austin and 50 miles from San Antonio. That’s mathematically almost exactly halfway between the two largest Central Texas metros. Any driver going between them will pass this exit.
- Existing traffic anchors. San Marcos is home to Texas State University (40,000+ students), San Marcos Premium Outlets, Tanger Outlets, and the San Marcos River (major tubing/swimming destination). The city already gets millions of visitors annually.
- Central Texas growth corridor. Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos have been among the fastest-growing municipalities in the country over the past decade. Population density plus interstate through-traffic is exactly Buc-ee’s demographic sweet spot.
Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate and Development, put it directly at the January 29, 2025 groundbreaking: “The Buc-ee’s mantra is ‘exceed expectations’; this San Marcos location is a special step for us in that regard. The San Marcos store will help us provide the ultimate Buc-ee’s experience to all I-35 travelers, north and southbound!”
Nearby landmarks for orientation:
- Texas State University campus: ~4 miles south
- San Marcos Premium Outlets: ~2 miles south
- Tanger Outlets: ~2 miles south
- San Marcos River (tubing): ~4 miles south
- Wonder World theme park: ~4 miles south
- Kyle city center: ~10 miles north
- Buda city center: ~15 miles north
The 128-Pumps Story (New Network Record)
Here’s the detail that makes San Marcos genuinely historic in the Buc-ee’s story: 128 fueling positions is the new all-time record for any Buc-ee’s location.
The pump-count history:
For years, the flagship ceiling was 120 pumps. Every world’s-largest Buc-ee’s (Luling, Sevierville, Katy, New Braunfels) capped at 120. This was the assumed maximum.
Then in June 2025, Pass Christian, Mississippi opened at 126 pumps, breaking the 120 ceiling for the first time. That was already notable.
Now San Marcos is going to 128 pumps, breaking the record again by two positions.
The evolution:
- Luling, TX (June 2024): 120 pumps (world’s largest by size at 75,593 sq ft)
- Sevierville, TN (October 2023): 120 pumps (74,000 sq ft)
- Katy, TX (2020): 120 pumps (75,000+ sq ft)
- Pass Christian, MS (June 2025): 126 pumps, first to break the 120 ceiling
- San Marcos, TX (August 2026): 128 pumps, new record
What 128 fueling positions actually means:
- Approximately 64 physical pump islands
- Two nozzles per island (one on each side)
- Theoretical maximum: 128 cars fueling simultaneously
- In practice: peak periods might fill 60-80 positions at once
- Design goal: eliminate any wait time for a pump
Why does San Marcos have more pumps than any other Buc-ee’s?
Speculation, not confirmed by the company:
- I-35 traffic volume. The Austin-San Antonio corridor is one of the busiest interstate stretches in Texas. Peak commute periods, weekend traffic, and Texas football weekends all generate massive fuel demand.
- Texas State University. 40,000+ students, plus faculty and staff, plus visitors. A significant local demographic without needing interstate traffic.
- New Braunfels overflow. The New Braunfels Buc-ee’s (19 miles south) is one of the busiest in the network. San Marcos will likely absorb overflow.
- Testing capacity. Buc-ee’s may be using San Marcos as an experiment for whether 128+ pumps can be justified elsewhere.
If this experiment succeeds, expect future flagship stores to also push past 120. The Nebraska Gretna store (planned 2028) is currently at 100 pumps. That could get revised if San Marcos performs well.
Complete San Marcos Timeline
Every Central Texas news article covers one moment. Here’s the full arc:
- 2019-2023: Buc-ee’s begins site scouting along I-35 between Austin and San Antonio
- 2024: Land acquired at Yarrington Road and I-35, San Marcos
- January 15, 2025: Buc-ee’s issues press release announcing January 29 groundbreaking
- January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT: Groundbreaking ceremony. Mayor Jane Hughson, County Judge Ruben Becerra, and Buc-ee’s leadership including Stan Beard attend
- 2025: Site development, foundation, and initial construction
- Throughout early 2026: Walls, canopy over 128-pump area, exterior completion
- Spring 2026: Buc-ee’s Media Coordinator Crissy Gonzalez confirms July target
- Summer 2026: Interior buildout, hiring, staff training
- July 29, 2026: Official press release confirms August 12 opening
- Late July 2026: Employees complete training
- August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT: Grand opening
- August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony
Total build time: Approximately 18-19 months from groundbreaking to opening, average for Buc-ee’s construction.
Buc-ee’s San Marcos Complete Specs
Everything we know about the store opening in less than 3 weeks:
Building & Site:
- Building size: 74,000 sq ft (74,707 sq ft per TDLR filing)
- Estimated construction cost: $47.2 million
- Highway: Interstate 35 at mile marker 206
- Address: 3245 N. IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Position: Southwest corner of Yarrington Road and I-35
Fuel & EV:
- Fuel pumps: 128 fueling positions, most at any Buc-ee’s ever built
- Electric charging stations: Included (specific count TBA)
- DEF: Expected (standard at all Buc-ee’s)
- Ethanol-free fuel: Expected
Store Features:
- Signature oversized retail floor
- Wall of Jerky
- Fresh brisket sandwich station
- Kolaches
- Homemade fudge
- Beaver Nuggets
- Fresh pastries
- Full Buc-ee’s merchandise line
- Award-winning restrooms
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Jobs & Wages:
- More than 200 full-time jobs
- Starting pay above minimum wage
- Full benefits including health insurance
- 6% matching 401K
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Employees hired and trained throughout summer 2026
The Austin-San Antonio Corridor Position (Perfect Midpoint)
Here’s the geographic detail that shapes everything about San Marcos: it sits at the mathematical midpoint of the Austin-to-San Antonio drive on I-35.
The distances:
- Austin to San Marcos: 30 miles (~35 min via I-35 South)
- San Marcos to San Antonio: 50 miles (~50 min via I-35 South)
That’s not exactly halfway (Austin is closer), but it’s close enough that San Marcos is the natural break point for anyone driving between the two metros. And this is one of the most-driven interstate corridors in Texas.
Daily traffic patterns on I-35 Austin-San Antonio:
- Morning commute (6-9 AM): Heavy northbound to Austin (workers, students)
- Evening commute (4-7 PM): Heavy southbound back to San Antonio area
- Weekend traffic: Bidirectional (dinner, entertainment, family visits)
- Football weekends: Massive spikes when UT Austin or UTSA has home games
- Special events (SXSW, ACL, Formula 1): Extreme spikes toward Austin
- Fiesta / Spurs games / Riverwalk events: Spikes toward San Antonio
Buc-ee’s San Marcos is positioned to catch every direction of this traffic. That’s the strategic logic behind building at Yarrington Road specifically: it’s the highest-traffic exit that also has 20+ acres of buildable land.
Opening Day at Buc-ee’s San Marcos: What to Expect
Since you’re likely reading this before August 12, 2026, here’s a practical guide:
Arrival timing recommendations:
- Arrive before 6 AM opening: Front of the line but wait outside for doors to open. Line likely forms 4-5 AM
- Arrive 6-10 AM: Peak crowd wave. Expect 30-60 minute checkout lines
- Arrive 10 AM – 12 PM: Ribbon-cutting ceremony crowd. Photo opportunities but heavy congestion
- Arrive 12 PM – 3 PM: Second peak. Full parking lot likely
- Arrive 3 PM – 6 PM: Moderate crowds. Cars still turning over
- Arrive after 8 PM: Crowds start thinning. Best time for a “calm” first visit
What to expect at pumps and inside:
- 128 fueling positions: With this many pumps, actual wait times for fuel should be minimal even at peak
- Checkout lines: The bottleneck on opening day is usually the register, not the pumps
- Restroom lines: Can get long on opening day. Consider using San Marcos rest area if you need to wait
- Popular items: Beaver Nuggets, brisket sandwiches, homemade fudge, and Buc-ee’s opening day merchandise sell out quickly
Parking and traffic:
Expect heavy congestion at Yarrington Road and I-35 on opening day. Texas Department of Transportation and San Marcos Police will likely have extra traffic control. Give yourself extra time for the drive in and out. Consider parking farther from the store and walking the few extra steps.
For photographers:
Opening days at first-time-in-city Buc-ee’s are cultural events. Prime photo spots:
- Giant beaver sign at the entrance
- The 128-pump array (largest pump array ever built)
- Wall of Jerky (~40 feet)
- Brisket carving station
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 AM (with Mayor Hughson and Judge Becerra)
If you want the least chaotic first visit:
Come back on Tuesday, August 18, six days after opening. Crowds will have significantly normalized. Or wait until early September for even calmer conditions.
San Marcos + Texas State University Angle
Texas State University sits about 4 miles south of the new Buc-ee’s, with 40,000+ students, faculty, and staff. Once Buc-ee’s opens on August 12, it becomes the closest full-format travel center to campus.
Impact on TXST students:
- Move-in weekends (mid-August): August 12 opening is perfectly timed for fall semester move-in. Thousands of families will be doing move-in trips just as Buc-ee’s is opening
- Football game days: TXST Bobcats home games generate real traffic. Buc-ee’s becomes a pre-game or post-game stop
- Semester breaks: Students heading home to Houston, Dallas, or elsewhere will hit Buc-ee’s on I-35 anyway
- Move-out weekends (May): Same pattern in reverse
Impact on visitors to San Marcos:
Beyond TXST, San Marcos gets significant tourism from:
- San Marcos River tubing (Memorial Day through Labor Day especially)
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (year-round)
- Tanger Outlets (year-round)
- Wonder World theme park
All of these tourism attractions are within a few miles of the new Buc-ee’s. Expect the store to become a natural anchor stop for San Marcos visitors.
Is Buc-ee’s Coming to Austin?
Not inside Austin itself, but San Marcos will be 30 miles south of downtown Austin, a 35-minute drive. For Austin residents, San Marcos becomes the effective Austin metro Buc-ee’s when it opens August 12.
From downtown Austin:
- Take I-35 South
- Continue for 30 miles
- Exit at Yarrington Road (San Marcos)
- Buc-ee’s is at the southwest corner
- Total drive time: 35-45 minutes without traffic
Existing Buc-ee’s near Austin:
Austin residents already had multiple Buc-ee’s options, including Bastrop (~30 miles east) which has been there for years. San Marcos adds a second reasonable option south.
Realistic Austin routing:
- Downtown Austin, University of Texas area, South Austin: San Marcos will be closer than Bastrop for most southbound trips
- East Austin, Del Valle area: Bastrop remains closer
- Round Rock, Cedar Park: Bastrop is closer for eastbound trips, but San Marcos is closer for southbound
Austin isn’t underserved, but San Marcos adds meaningful south-side capacity.
Is Buc-ee’s Coming to San Antonio?
Not inside San Antonio itself, but San Marcos is 50 miles north, about a 50-minute drive. San Antonio residents already had Buc-ee’s options (New Braunfels is 19 miles south of San Marcos, roughly halfway between SM and SA). San Marcos adds another option going north.
Existing Buc-ee’s near San Antonio:
- New Braunfels: 19 miles south of San Marcos, 30 miles north of San Antonio (opened 2012 as world’s largest at time)
- San Antonio metro has multiple older-format Buc-ee’s within the city itself
- Boerne: coming 2027, will be closer to west-side San Antonio residents
Realistic San Antonio routing:
For most San Antonio residents, existing Buc-ee’s are closer than San Marcos will be. But for northbound trips (going to Austin, Dallas, or points further), San Marcos becomes the natural first Buc-ee’s stop after leaving the metro.
Weekly Double Opening: San Marcos + Benton
Here’s a piece of Buc-ee’s history nobody else properly frames: August 2026 features TWO grand openings in the same week.
- August 12, 2026 (Wednesday): Buc-ee’s San Marcos, TX, 37th Texas store, 57th total
- August 17, 2026 (Monday): Buc-ee’s Benton, AR, Arkansas’s first, 58th total
Five days between two grand openings. San Marcos is an established Texas expansion; Benton is Arkansas’s first-ever Buc-ee’s. Two completely different profiles happening in the same week.
The road trip possibility:
If you’re a genuine Buc-ee’s completist, you could theoretically attend both openings:
- Wednesday, August 12, 6 AM: San Marcos opening
- August 12-16: Drive from San Marcos to Benton (~400 miles / 6-hour drive)
- Monday, August 17, 6 AM: Benton opening
Two grand openings, one week, one road trip. The 400-mile drive between them takes you through east Texas, southwest Arkansas: a legitimately interesting Buc-ee’s-focused road trip.
Realistic likelihood: Very few people will actually do this. But if you’re a serious Buc-ee’s fan planning something memorable for August 2026, this is the plan.
Nearest Buc-ee’s Comparison (San Marcos vs Existing)
Here’s how San Marcos compares to nearby existing Texas Buc-ee’s:
| Buc-ee’s Location | Distance from San Marcos | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos (this store) | : | August 12, 2026 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 19 miles south | 2012 |
| Bastrop, TX | ~40 miles northeast | Earlier era |
| Boerne, TX (coming 2027) | ~70 miles southwest | 2027 |
| Luling, TX | ~40 miles east | Original 2003 / expanded 2024 |
| Katy, TX | ~180 miles east | 2020 |
Takeaways:
- New Braunfels is the closest existing Buc-ee’s, just 19 miles south
- After San Marcos opens, the Central Texas / I-35 corridor will have exceptional Buc-ee’s density
- Boerne (coming 2027, 54,000 sq ft smaller format) will complete the coverage triangle around San Antonio
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Buc-ee’s San Marcos open?
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 AM CDT the same day, attended by San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.
Where is Buc-ee’s San Marcos located?
3245 N. IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666, at the southwest corner of Yarrington Road and Interstate 35. About 30 miles south of downtown Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio.
How big is Buc-ee’s San Marcos?
74,000 square feet (74,707 sq ft per TDLR filing), a full flagship travel center on 20+ acres. Construction cost approximately $47.2 million.
How many gas pumps does Buc-ee’s San Marcos have?
128 fueling positions, the most at any Buc-ee’s location ever built. This breaks the previous record set by Pass Christian, Mississippi (126 pumps, opened June 2025) and the traditional 120-pump ceiling that most flagship stores hit.
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos the biggest Buc-ee’s?
Not by square footage. The world’s largest Buc-ee’s is Luling, Texas at 75,593 sq ft. But San Marcos is now the largest by fuel pump count at 128 positions.
Which Buc-ee’s has the most pumps?
San Marcos, Texas: 128 fueling positions, starting August 12, 2026. Previously the record was Pass Christian, Mississippi at 126 pumps.
When did Buc-ee’s break ground in San Marcos?
January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT. Local officials including Mayor Jane Hughson and County Judge Ruben Becerra attended alongside Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate Stan Beard.
How many jobs does Buc-ee’s San Marcos create?
200+ full-time positions with starting pay above minimum wage, full benefits, 6% matching 401K, and 3 weeks paid vacation.
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos the closest Buc-ee’s to Austin?
Yes for most southbound trips from central and south Austin. San Marcos is 30 miles south of downtown Austin, roughly a 35-minute drive. Bastrop (about 30 miles east) has been Austin’s closest option before San Marcos.
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos the closest Buc-ee’s to San Antonio?
No. New Braunfels (30 miles north of San Antonio, 19 miles south of San Marcos) is closer for most San Antonio residents. San Marcos is 50 miles north of San Antonio.
How much did Buc-ee’s San Marcos cost to build?
$47.2 million estimated for total construction. This is Buc-ee’s official estimate per Fox coverage.
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos near Texas State University?
Yes. The store is about 4 miles north of Texas State University campus (40,000+ students). It will be the closest full-format travel center to campus.
Is Buc-ee’s San Marcos open 24 hours?
Yes. Once it opens on August 12, 2026, it will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Are semi-trucks allowed at Buc-ee’s San Marcos?
No. Buc-ee’s has never allowed 18-wheelers at any of its travel centers, and San Marcos will follow the same policy. Passenger vehicles and RVs only.
Which Texas Buc-ee’s is next after San Marcos?
Boerne, Texas: sometime in 2027. The Boerne store will be a smaller 54,000 sq ft format (after community feedback led to design revisions from the original 70,000+ sq ft plan). It will be located near South Main Street and Interstate 10.
Was San Marcos supposed to open earlier in 2026?
Yes. Initial projections were for December 2025 (per TDLR filing), then May 26, 2026 (per groundbreaking projections), then July 2026 (per Buc-ee’s spokesperson). The August 12 confirmed date represents typical Buc-ee’s timeline slippage.
What’s the ribbon-cutting time at Buc-ee’s San Marcos?
10:00 AM CDT on August 12, 2026. Local dignitaries including San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra will attend.
The Bottom Line
Buc-ee’s San Marcos opens at 6:00 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, less than three weeks from publication. This isn’t a distant “coming soon” project. Construction is complete. Employees are trained. The Buc-ee’s beaver sign is up. The 128 pumps are ready. This one is truly imminent.
My honest suggestions:
- Live in Austin metro (south side, downtown, central)? San Marcos becomes your natural southbound Buc-ee’s option. 35-minute drive south on I-35. Perfect for weekend San Antonio trips.
- Live in Austin metro (east side)? Bastrop remains closer for most eastbound trips, but San Marcos is a legitimate alternative going south.
- Live in San Antonio? New Braunfels is still closer (30 mi north vs San Marcos at 50 mi), but San Marcos becomes your first northbound Buc-ee’s stop for Austin trips.
- Live in San Marcos, Kyle, or Buda? Congratulations, you have the newest, largest-pump-count Buc-ee’s in the country. Treat it like a routine errand once opening chaos calms.
- Texas State University student, faculty, or family? August 12 opening is perfectly timed for fall semester move-in weekends. Plan a stop as part of your Central Texas transitions.
- Buc-ee’s completist / road trip planner? August 12 (San Marcos) and August 17 (Benton, AR) offer a rare double-opening week. If you can pull off both, it’s a memorable road trip.
Two things I’ll be watching in the coming weeks:
- Opening day sales figures. Huber Heights recorded over $1M on its April 2026 opening. San Marcos is expected to match or exceed given the I-35 traffic volume.
- Whether 128 pumps performs. This is Buc-ee’s experiment with breaking the 120-pump ceiling. If wait times stay near zero even at peak, expect future flagships to push to 128 or higher.
I update this page after opening day with actual crowd counts, sales figures, and any operational details worth knowing. If you attend opening day, drop a note about your experience through the contact Page.
