Buc-ees only three hours away: Grand opening in April and we're ready for a Buc-ees road trip!

New Buc-ees location just three hours away - a within reach road trip is not limited to a Buc-ees candle.

It’s almost here! Buc‑ee’s is opening in Huber Heights, Ohio next month, and we’re officially counting down the days.

As we noted in our blog post Buc‑ees! The dazzling southern travel stop experience two years ago, a new Buc‑ee’s near Dayton was in the works. We’re thrilled to share that opening day is April 6 — and yes, we’re already planning the road trip.

Our first Buc-ee's visit, January 2024.

We first discovered this gold‑standard of highway rest stops in early 2024, thanks to our good friends Tim and Joni, who introduced us to the charms of Buc‑ee’s. It’s a traveler’s paradise with everything you could want in one spot: spotless bathrooms, gas, snacks, sandwiches, and even scones. While not every road warrior is clamoring for scones, it’s oddly comforting to know they’re there — right alongside the “non‑essentials” like pink hoodies, candles, and stuffed Buc‑ees.

Last year, had the honor of meeting Buc-ee!

Since that first visit to the Richmond, Kentucky location, Buc‑ee’s has become a staple of our annual winter trek to Florida. This year we set a personal record: three different Buc‑ee’s in three different states. We stocked up on trail mix, beef jerky, brisket sandwiches, a pink hoodie, and a candle. A plush Buc‑ee sporting rabbit ears nearly made it into the cart, but we showed remarkable restraint — with a promise to return for a more “practical” buck‑toothed mascot suitable for everyday décor.

Dining with fab friends who introduced us to Buc-ees (note pink Buc-ee hoodie).

And now that return trip is closer than we expected. The new Ohio Buc‑ee’s opens April 6, just a three‑hour drive from our home north of Detroit. While the ultimate travel‑stop shopping experience isn’t exactly in our backyard, it’s certainly within reach.

Next month will find us cruising down I‑75 toward the travelers’ oasis that is Buc‑ee’s. Our road trip will no longer rely on fond memories fueled by a Buc‑ee’s‑themed candle. It will be real — and it will be spectacular.

(And maybe this time, a plush Buc‑ee for all occasions.)