First Ohio Buc-ee's Travel Center Opens in Huber Heights

The new 53,000-square-foot travel center offers fresh barbecue, Beaver Nuggets, and more for Ohio travelers.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:04am

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style depicting the towering, streamlined forms of a modern travel center, capturing the grand scale and sleek design of the new Buc-ee's location in Huber Heights, Ohio.The massive new Buc-ee's travel center in Huber Heights, Ohio aims to provide a premium experience for road-tripping families with its wide selection of food, merchandise, and attention to cleanliness.Today in Dayton

Ohio's first Buc-ee's travel center has officially opened in Huber Heights, about an hour north of Cincinnati. The massive 53,000-square-foot facility features a wide variety of food and retail offerings, including freshly carved brisket and pork barbecue, Beaver Nuggets, fudge, and more. While prices are higher than a typical gas station, Buc-ee's is touting its attention to detail and family-friendly atmosphere as a draw for travelers.

Why it matters

The opening of the first Buc-ee's in Ohio marks the continued expansion of the popular Texas-based travel center chain into new markets. Buc-ee's is known for its massive size, wide selection of food and merchandise, and clean restrooms, which have made it a popular stop for road trippers. The Huber Heights location aims to provide Ohio travelers with a new high-quality option for refueling and refreshment on their journeys.

The details

The new Buc-ee's in Huber Heights is a 53,000-square-foot facility located just off I-75, about an hour north of Cincinnati. It features a large selection of food offerings, including freshly carved brisket and pork barbecue, Beaver Nuggets, fudge, roasted almonds, and more. Prices for items like sandwiches, sausage, and snacks are higher than a typical gas station, but Buc-ee's spokesman Randy Pauly says the focus is on attention to detail and providing a family-friendly travel experience. The store also includes a large selection of Buc-ee's branded merchandise and souvenirs.

  • The new Buc-ee's travel center officially opened on Monday, April 4, 2026.
  • Buc-ee's held a preview event for first responders the day before the public opening.

The players

Buc-ee's

A Texas-based chain of travel centers known for its massive size, wide selection of food and merchandise, and clean restrooms.

Randy Pauly

A spokesman for Buc-ee's who highlighted the attention to detail and family-friendly atmosphere of the new Ohio location.

Brendan Cochran

A firefighter from Georgia who drove six hours to attend the Buc-ee's preview event for first responders.

Jordan Alexander

A police officer who attended the Buc-ee's preview event and commented on the theme-park-like atmosphere of the travel center.

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What they’re saying

“We don't want to be just another gas station. We are a family travel center, and we focus on the details.”

— Randy Pauly, Buc-ee's Spokesman

“The bang for your buck ... if you get a biscuit sandwich somewhere else, that's a plate. You are going to spend $15 to $20 for a brisket sandwich anywhere else.”

— Brendan Cochran, Firefighter

“It can be a little overwhelming — there is a lot going on. But it can be a good experience.”

— Jordan Alexander, Police Officer

What’s next

Buc-ee's plans to continue expanding its footprint in Ohio, with additional locations expected to open in the coming years as the company targets the Midwest market.

The takeaway

The opening of the first Buc-ee's in Ohio provides travelers with a new high-quality option for refueling and refreshment on their journeys, offering a unique experience that blends a wide selection of food and merchandise with a focus on cleanliness and customer service.