Benton Arkansas Is Getting Buc-ee’s

 

A Great First for Arkansas: Benton Is Getting Buc-ee’s!

If you’ve driven through Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, or Florida, you already know the legend of Buc-ee's - the mega-travel center famous for spotless restrooms, walls of snacks, endless fuel pumps, and that little beaver mascot who somehow convinces you to buy a t-shirt you didn’t know you needed.

Get ready Arkansas - our time has come!

The brand-new Buc-ee’s Benton location (Exit 114) officially opens August 17, 2026 and this one is B-I-G!

How Big Is It?

Buc-ee’s will be 75,000 square feet - making it one of the largest Buc-ee’s locations in the country.

This store will include:

• 120 fueling pumps
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• 750 parking spaces
• Creating 250 jobs for the area
• Legendary cleanest bathrooms you’ve ever seen.

Why Do People Go Wild for Buc-ee’s?

It’s not just a gas station - it’s an experience. You'll find these famous attraction in Buc-ee’s

• The famous restrooms (people seriously rate them like tourist attractions)
• An entire barbecue counter with brisket sliced right in front of you
• The frozen drink and fountain wall
• A jerky wall with every flavor imaginable
• A massive gift shop full of home décor, snacks, beaver swag, and the most random-but-perfect road trip items

No matter your reason, the Benton Buc-ee’s is expected to draw around 5 million visitors a year. 

If you’ve ever wanted to work at Buc-ee’s (great pay, great benefits, and they’re known for treating employees well). Go the Official Buc-ee's Site and find "Join Our Team" hiring link.

Let’s Talk Buc-ee’s!

Ask anyone - "Have you ever been to Buc-ee’s before?" or "What’s your favorite attraction?" 

Get ready for a ton of answers. Some say they like the brisket, the drinks, or the jerky. Others say Buc-ee’s has the cleanest bathrooms, while many others say thay like shopping among crowds of friendly people and employees.

What do you like best about Buc-ee’s? 

Drop your answer in comment box below - and get ready for the beaver Arkansas...

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Did you know that the ISS travels at a speed of 17,150 miles per hour - while orbiting 250 miles above the Earth? Because of this, it is only visible for a few minutes, and circles the Earth once every 92 minutes. The best viewing times are at dust and dawn. 

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1. Go to: https://www.nasa.gov/spot-the-station/ and enter your Country, State, and City (Example: United States - Arkansas - Little Rock). The site will tell you the exact timing and direction for tonight’s pass. Notice the sighting dates and times ISS is visible.

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