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.
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...