Buc-ee’s Texas Locations 2026: All 37 Stores (Corridor Guide + Map)

Quick answer: Texas has the most Buc-ee’s locations of any state, with 36+ stores across the region. This guide maps all Texas stores by highway corridor with exits and a map.

If there’s a state where Buc-ee’s is basically a public utility, it’s Texas. 37 open Buc-ee’s operate across the state as of July 2026 — more than every other state combined and roughly two-thirds of the entire national network. Two more open this year: San Marcos in May and Boerne in summer. If you’ve driven any distance in Texas in the last five years, you’ve stopped at one, argued about which one is best, or watched someone else do the argument.

This guide covers every single Texas Buc-ee’s, grouped the way Texans actually plan around them — by interstate corridor, not by alphabetical city — plus the ones worth building a route around, the small-format originals most guides skip, the world’s largest at Luling, and the pitmaster who’s running what amounts to the biggest barbecue operation in the state.

Quick reference:

• 37 open Buc-ee’s in Texas as of July 2026 (per Buc-ee’s own count)
• 2 more opening in 2026 — San Marcos (opened May 2026, 74,707 sq ft, 26 Tesla stalls) and Boerne (summer 2026, 54,000 sq ft)
• World’s largest at Luling — 75,593 sq ft, 120 fuel pumps, opened June 10, 2024
• The original store — 899 Oyster Creek Drive, Lake Jackson, opened July 28, 1982, still operating
• Every Texas Buc-ee’s is open 24/7, 365 days a year — no holidays, no exceptions
• Most stores cluster on I-10, I-35, and I-45 — the three corridors that define Texas road-trip life

How Many Buc-ee’s Are in Texas?

37 open Texas Buc-ee’s as of July 2026, with a 38th (Boerne) under construction and expected to open in summer 2026. Texas hosts about 66% of all Buc-ee’s in the United States — the company opened 56 total stores across 13 states as of mid-2026.

The count has climbed steadily. As of late 2024, Texas had 34 stores. San Marcos brought it to 37 when it opened in May 2026. Boerne pushes the number to 38 in summer 2026. If you want the current live count, the locations page is the source of truth — it updates within a few days of any new opening.

Is Buc-ee’s Only in Texas?

No — but Texas is where it started and still hosts most of the network. Buc-ee’s expanded outside Texas for the first time in January 2019 with a store in Loxley, Alabama (in Baldwin County). Since then, it’s opened locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona. Six more states get their first Buc-ee’s between 2026 and 2028: Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and (already open) Arizona.

But here’s the perspective that matters: of the 56 open Buc-ee’s, 37 are in Texas. Every other state combined accounts for 19 stores. So while the company is national, Texas is still where the format was invented, refined, and continues to dominate.

Fun historical note — Baton Rouge, Louisiana was actually announced as the first out-of-state store back in March 2016, but Buc-ee’s cancelled those plans in October 2016. If that hadn’t been cancelled, “Buc-ee’s is only in Texas” would have stopped being true three years earlier than it did.

Where It All Started: The Lake Jackson Original

Every Texas Buc-ee’s guide either skips this or gets it half-right, so let me give you the full story. On July 28, 1982, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III opened the very first Buc-ee’s at 899 Oyster Creek Drive in Lake Jackson, Texas. The store was 3,000 square feet — about 600 square feet bigger than the average convenience store at the time, which was itself a signal of what was coming.

The store is still open. Same address, same corner of Oyster Creek Drive and Old Angleton Road.

A few details that make this store worth the detour if you’re ever anywhere near Brazoria County:

• Brass ceiling fans and cedar-plank paneling — original design elements Aplin insisted on to make the store feel different from a truck stop
• Located in Lake Jackson, technically served by Clute water utility — a sign next to the parking lot even reads “Welcome to the City of Clute”
• The naming origin — “Buc-ee’s” combines Aplin’s childhood nickname “Beaver” with his Labrador retriever “Buck,” plus a nod to the animated Bucky mascot from Ipana toothpaste ads
• Aplin was 22 years old and two years out of Texas A&M when he opened it. He’d originally planned to design skyscrapers before pivoting to convenience stores, following his grandparents Arch and Mae Aplin, who ran a gas station in Harrisonburg, Louisiana starting in the 1920s

This is Store #1 in the network. Every subsequent Buc-ee’s opening — including the 75,593 sq ft flagship at Luling — traces back to this 3,000 sq ft corner store.

Every Texas Buc-ee’s by Highway Corridor

Texas Buc-ee’s aren’t spread randomly — they cluster on three interstates that define how Texans move. Here’s the network organized the way road-trippers actually use it.

I-10 Corridor (Houston → West Texas)

The east-west spine of southern Texas. This corridor connects Houston to San Antonio and eventually El Paso. It’s also home to the world’s largest Buc-ee’s.

Key I-10 stops (east to west):

• Baytown — First stop out of Houston heading east
• Katy — Full-scale flagship, 120 pumps, world’s longest car wash at 255 feet , 24 Tesla stalls
• Luling — 🏆 World’s largest at 75,593 sq ft, 120 pumps, opened June 10, 2024
• Boerne — Opening summer 2026, 54,000 sq ft (smaller format)

Don’t miss on I-10:

• Luling (Exit 632) — This is the flagship. Even the local Katy fans admit Luling’s brisket is a step up. Plan the Houston-San Antonio drive around a Luling stop.
• Katy — If you can only see one Houston-area Buc-ee’s, make it Katy for the car wash alone.

I-35 Corridor (Dallas → San Antonio)

The most-driven Texas interstate and the state’s most-served Buc-ee’s corridor.

Key I-35 stops (north to south):

• Denton — 2800 S. Interstate 35 E., third DFW-area location, opened October 29, 2018
• Royse City — I-30 spur near Dallas
• Ennis — I-45 but close enough to I-35 traffic
• Temple — 4155 N. General Bruce Drive
• New Braunfels — 🏆 Former world’s largest (held title 2012–2023), Cintas Best Restroom in America winner 2012
• San Marcos — 🆕 Opened May 2026, 74,707 sq ft, 26 Tesla stalls (largest Tesla site in the network)

Don’t miss on I-35:

• New Braunfels — Even after losing the “largest” title to Luling, this is still the most-referenced Buc-ee’s for its award-winning bathrooms and its role in the network’s history.
• San Marcos — Brand new, brand shiny, currently the Tesla-driver favorite.

I-45 Corridor (Dallas → Galveston)

The Houston-Dallas connector. This is the highest Buc-ee’s density in the network — you’re basically never more than an hour from one.

Key I-45 stops (north to south):

• Ennis — 1402 S. Interstate Highway 45
• Madisonville — 205 Interstate Highway 45 S., the true midpoint between Dallas and Houston
• Texas City — Between Houston and Galveston

Don’t miss on I-45:

• Madisonville (Exit 142) — Famous Wall of Jerky, and mathematically the exact midpoint of Dallas-Houston. If you’re doing that drive, you stop here. Full stop.

Secondary corridors and stand-alone Texas stores

Not every Texas Buc-ee’s sits on I-10, I-35, or I-45. Several of the original small-format stores serve smaller highways and towns:

• Alvin — 780 Highway 35 N. Bypass (small format)
• Angleton — Two locations at 2299 E. Mulberry St. and 2304 W. Mulberry St. (small format)
• Bastrop — 1700 Highway 71 E.
• Brazoria — 801 N. Brooks (small format)
• Eagle Lake — 505 E. Main St. (small format)
• Freeport — Two locations at 4231 E. Highway 332 and 1002 N. Brazosport Blvd. (small format)
• Giddings — 2375 E. Austin St.
• Lake Jackson — 101 N. Highway 2004 (plus the original Oyster Creek Drive store)
• Pearland — 2541 S. Main St.
• Port Lavaca — 2318 W. Main St. (small format)
• Wharton — small format

These are the stores most Texas Buc-ee’s guides skip. They’re smaller, they don’t have the mega-format experience, but they’re an important part of the network — and if you live in Brazoria County or the Gulf Coast, one of these is your regular stop.

The Texas Buc-ee’s Hall of Fame (My Opinionated Ranking)

Instead of a boring alphabetical list, here are the 8 Texas Buc-ee’s I’d rank by how much they’re worth going out of your way for. This is opinionated; your list may differ.

#1 — Luling (I-10) The current world’s largest at 75,593 sq ft with 120 pumps. Opened June 10, 2024, replacing the original 2003 travel center that pioneered the mega-format. If you’re going to visit one Texas Buc-ee’s in your life, make it this one.

#2 — New Braunfels (I-35) Held the world’s-largest title from 2012 to 2023. Won Cintas’ Best Restroom in America in 2012. This is the store that turned Buc-ee’s into a national brand.

#3 — San Marcos (I-35) Brand new (May 2026). 74,707 sq ft. The 26 Tesla stalls make it the largest Tesla Supercharger site at any Buc-ee’s currently. If you drive a Tesla and pass through central Texas, this is your default.

#4 — Katy (I-10) World’s longest car wash at 255 feet. 120 pumps. The Houston-area default and one of the busiest Buc-ee’s in the network on a Friday afternoon.

#5 — Lake Jackson (Oyster Creek Drive) The 3,000 sq ft original. Small, old-school, brass ceiling fans. Historical significance every Buc-ee’s fan should experience once.

#6 — Madisonville (I-45) The Wall of Jerky store. Mathematical midpoint of Dallas-Houston. If you don’t already stop here on that drive, you will after your first visit.

#7 — Baytown (I-10) Houston’s east-side store. Underrated because it’s overshadowed by Katy, but genuinely a solid stop.

#8 — Denton (I-35) DFW-area store, opened October 2018. Third DFW location and the anchor for the north Dallas traffic pattern.

The World’s Largest Buc-ee’s: A Texas Story (Told Properly)

The “world’s largest Buc-ee’s” title has moved around more than any single fact about the company, and Texas has won it back twice. Here’s the complete evolution:

• 1982 — Store #1 opens in Lake Jackson at 3,000 sq ft. First Buc-ee’s, but not remotely “large” by modern standards.
• 2003 — The original Luling store opens on I-10. This was the first travel-center-format Buc-ee’s and set the template for everything that followed (120+ pumps, 40,000+ sq ft, no semis, spotless bathrooms).
• 2012 — New Braunfels opens as the world’s largest convenience store. Wins Cintas’ Best Restroom in America award the same year. Holds the title for 11 years.
• October 2023 — Sevierville, Tennessee opens at 74,707 sq ft and takes the title. First time Texas doesn’t have the largest Buc-ee’s.
• June 10, 2024 — Luling reopens at 75,593 sq ft with 120 pumps. Texas takes the title back within 8 months. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative confirms the exact square footage.
• May 2026 — San Marcos opens at 74,707 sq ft — technically tied with Sevierville but not larger than Luling. San Marcos does hold the Tesla stall record at 26.
• Coming — Rumors have circulated about Fort Pierce, Florida taking the title at 76,245 sq ft, but Buc-ee’s officially confirmed in January 2026 that Luling will remain the largest by their measurement standards.

The reason this matters isn’t just trivia. It’s that Texas keeps investing in flagship stores that reset the industry’s understanding of what a convenience store can be. Every new record broken means the next new state gets a bigger, better version of the format.

Meet the Pitmaster Feeding Every Texas Buc-ee’s

Here’s a detail almost no Texas Buc-ee’s guide covers: the brisket you’re eating at any Texas Buc-ee’s is overseen by Randy Pauly, ranked #2 in the world for competitive barbecue brisket.

CBS Mornings profiled Pauly in a piece on Buc-ee’s national expansion. His role is to make sure every Buc-ee’s — starting with the Texas stores that set the standard — serves brisket that tastes the same regardless of which location you stop at. In Pauly’s words: “It’s not just creating the recipes. It’s about making sure each and every day, no matter what store you show up to, it’s exactly what we started with. Exactly what you remember last time you were here.”

The brisket runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means at any given moment, someone at every Buc-ee’s location has meat on a smoker. The Texas locations set the recipe standard, and the pitmaster tracking the whole operation is a world-class competitive barbecue guy.

If you’ve ever wondered why the brisket at a random Buc-ee’s off I-10 is genuinely good, this is your answer.

New Texas Buc-ee’s Opening in 2026

Two Texas stores open (or opened) this year:

San Marcos — Opened May 2026

• Location: I-35, San Marcos
• Size: 74,707 sq ft
• Pumps: ~120 fueling positions
• Tesla stalls: 26 — the largest Tesla Supercharger site at any Buc-ee’s
• Highway: I-35 between New Braunfels and Austin

San Marcos was the most-anticipated Texas opening of the last two years. Located between two other major I-35 Buc-ee’s (New Braunfels to the south, and future Austin-area development to the north), it fills what was actually one of the thinner stretches of the I-35 corridor. The 26-stall Tesla site immediately made it the go-to EV stop for Austin-San Antonio commuters.

Boerne — Opening Summer 2026

• Location: I-10, Boerne (northwest of San Antonio)
• Size: 54,000 sq ft (smaller format)
• Highway: I-10, on the drive between San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country
• Notable: The Boerne store was originally rumored for 2023, delayed multiple times, and finally under construction

Boerne is smaller than most modern Texas Buc-ee’s — 54,000 sq ft rather than 74,000+ — because it’s designed for the Hill Country traffic pattern (weekend leisure, not interstate long-haul). It’ll be the closest Buc-ee’s to Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country wine trail.

Corridor Density Math: How Far Apart Are Texas Buc-ee’s?

This is the section every road-trip guide skips. If you’re planning a Texas drive, what you need isn’t just a list — it’s the miles between stores. I’ve mapped this for the three main Texas corridors:

Corridor	Buc-ee’s on Route	Avg Gap Between Stores	Longest Gap
I-45 — Dallas to Houston	5+	~55 miles	Dallas to Ennis (~50 mi)
I-35 — Dallas to San Antonio	6+	~40 miles	Waco to Temple (~35 mi)
I-10 — Houston to San Antonio	4+	~50 miles	Katy to Luling (~110 mi)

A few observations. I-35 has the tightest density in the entire national network — you’re rarely more than 40 miles from a Buc-ee’s between Dallas and San Antonio. I-45 is a close second — Dallas to Houston is roughly 240 miles with five Buc-ee’s on the route. I-10 has the widest single gap — Katy to Luling is 110 miles, which for a mega-format traveler is essentially “one Buc-ee’s, then wait an hour, then the next.”

Practical takeaway: if you’re planning a Texas road trip and your route includes I-35 or I-45, you can literally schedule your stops around Buc-ee’s without any effort. On I-10, plan more deliberately — Katy in, Luling out, and don’t try to time both in one trip unless it’s a long one.

Small-Format vs Mega-Format Texas Stores (Yes, There’s a Difference)

Not every Texas Buc-ee’s is 74,000 sq ft with 120 pumps. Roughly 7–10 of the older Texas stores operate in a smaller “original format” with under 20,000 sq ft and fewer than 60 pumps. These include stores in Alvin, Angleton, Brazoria, Eagle Lake, Freeport, Port Lavaca, and Wharton.

What’s different about a small-format Texas Buc-ee’s:

• Smaller retail floor — less merchandise, less food selection
• Fewer pumps — sometimes as few as 12–24
• Often no car wash
• Rarely have Tesla Superchargers
• Sometimes closer to a “premium convenience store” than a “travel destination”

These stores serve local communities, not interstate travelers. If you drive past one on a state highway between Brazoria and Freeport, you’re in small-format territory. They’re not tourist stops — they’re your regular gas station upgraded to a Buc-ee’s.

Don’t skip them. The Lake Jackson original at Oyster Creek Drive is the most famous small-format store, and it’s genuinely worth visiting for the historical value alone.

Which Amenities Come With Which Texas Buc-ee’s?

Amenities are not uniform across the 37 Texas stores. Here’s what to check before you build a trip around a specific location:

• Car wash — Most newer Texas stores have one. Older small-format stores often don’t. Check the store’s page at buc-ees.com before planning a car-wash-specific stop.
• Tesla Supercharger — 42 sites nationally as of July 2026 have Tesla stalls, either open or coming. In Texas, the largest concentrations are at Luling (16 stalls), Katy (24 stalls), San Marcos (26 stalls at opening), and New Braunfels (16 stalls).
• Ethanol-free fuel — Most Texas Buc-ee’s carry ethanol-free 87 and 90 octane. This matters for boats, motorcycles, small engines, and classic cars. Look for the clearly labeled pumps.
• DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) — Most modern travel-center-format stores have it.
• Hours — Every Texas Buc-ee’s is 24/7, 365 days a year. Car washes typically run 7 AM to 10 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buc-ee’s are in Texas?

37 open Texas Buc-ee’s as of July 2026, with Boerne (#38) under construction and expected to open in summer 2026. Texas is home to roughly two-thirds of all Buc-ee’s in the United States .

Is Buc-ee’s only in Texas?

No. Buc-ee’s expanded outside Texas for the first time in 2019 (Loxley, Alabama). It now operates in 13 states — Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona. But 37 of the 56 open stores are in Texas, so the majority of the network still is Texan.

Where is the original Buc-ee’s in Texas?

899 Oyster Creek Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas. Opened July 28, 1982 by founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III. The store is 3,000 sq ft, still operating, and features original 1982 details like brass ceiling fans and cedar-plank paneling.

Where is the biggest Buc-ee’s in Texas?

Luling, Texas at 75,593 sq ft with 120 fuel pumps. It opened June 10, 2024 and is the world’s largest convenience store, holding a Guinness World Record. It’s located off I-10 at Exit 632, roughly halfway between Houston and San Antonio.

What was the first Buc-ee’s in Texas?

The 1982 store in Lake Jackson at 899 Oyster Creek Drive — Store #1 in the entire network. The first Buc-ee’s travel center (the modern mega-format) opened in Luling in 2003, which pioneered the format that made Buc-ee’s a national brand.

Are all Buc-ee’s in Texas 24 hours?

Yes. Every Texas Buc-ee’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including Christmas and Thanksgiving. Car washes at select locations operate 7 AM to 10 PM but the main store and pumps never close.

How much is a Buc-ee’s franchise? / Can I open a Buc-ee’s?

You can’t. Buc-ee’s does not franchise. Every location is corporate-owned and operated. Founder Arch Aplin has said publicly that the company will not franchise because uniform quality and cleanliness are impossible to guarantee under a franchise model.

Are there any Buc-ee’s near Houston?

Yes — multiple. Katy (west of downtown Houston), Baytown (east), and Pearland (south) are the closest full-format Buc-ee’s to central Houston. Katy is the flagship of the group, with 120 pumps and a 255-foot car wash.

Are there any Buc-ee’s near Dallas?

Yes. Denton, Royse City, Fort Worth (Melissa area), and Ennis are the DFW-area Buc-ee’s. Denton (opened October 2018) is the closest full-format store to downtown Dallas.

Are there any Buc-ee’s near Austin or San Antonio?

Yes. San Marcos (I-35) opened May 2026 and is the closest new Buc-ee’s to both Austin and San Antonio. New Braunfels (I-35) is between them and remains one of the busiest Buc-ee’s in the state. Luling (I-10) is close to both metros as well.

What’s the newest Buc-ee’s in Texas?

San Marcos, opened May 2026 at 74,707 sq ft with 26 Tesla stalls (largest Tesla site in the network). Boerne opens next in summer 2026.

Does every Texas Buc-ee’s have a car wash?

No. Most newer full-format Texas Buc-ee’s have a car wash. Older small-format stores (Alvin, Angleton, Brazoria, Eagle Lake, Freeport, Port Lavaca, Wharton) often do not. Check the specific store’s official page before planning around a car wash.

Where in Texas can I find a Buc-ee’s on I-35?

Denton, Royse City area, Ennis (close to I-35), Temple, New Braunfels, and San Marcos are the main I-35 Buc-ee’s. Together they cover roughly the full Dallas-to-San Antonio stretch.

Where in Texas can I find a Buc-ee’s on I-10?

Baytown, Katy, Luling (the world’s largest), and Boerne (opening summer 2026). Katy to Luling is the longest gap on the I-10 Texas corridor at roughly 110 miles.

Where in Texas can I find a Buc-ee’s on I-45?

Ennis, Madisonville, and Texas City are the main I-45 Buc-ee’s. Madisonville is the geographic midpoint of Dallas to Houston and the most-referenced I-45 stop.

Are Texas Buc-ee’s better than out-of-state Buc-ee’s?

Same corporate playbook, same food, same standards. The Texas stores tend to be more crowded on weekends (locals treat them like a destination), while out-of-state stores get more first-time-visitor traffic. The brisket is smoked to the same standard everywhere thanks to pitmaster Randy Pauly’s centralized recipe system.

The Bottom Line

Texas is where Buc-ee’s started, where it grew up, and where it still dominates. 37 open stores as of July 2026, 2 more coming this year, and a network that concentrates on I-10, I-35, and I-45 the way Whataburger concentrates on state highways. If you’re going to become a Buc-ee’s regular, Texas is where you calibrate your standards.

My honest advice: don’t try to hit them all in one trip. Pick a corridor, hit the top 2–3 on that route, and save the rest for another drive. Start with Luling if you can — the world’s largest is worth the detour — and add New Braunfels for the history, Katy for the car wash, Madisonville for the jerky wall, and the Lake Jackson original if you’re anywhere near Brazoria County.