Buc-ee's opens store an hour from New Orleans
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Buc-ee's opens its massive travel center Monday in Mississippi just off Interstate 10 in Pass Christian.
Why it matters: It's the popular chain's closest location to New Orleans (it's about one hour away) as it works on building its first two stores in Louisiana.
The big picture: Buc-ee's is a cult favorite for road trippers. It's known for clean bathrooms, fresh food and beaver-themed merchandise.
- The Mississippi location has all the classics, the company says, including Texas barbeque, jerky, fudge, kolaches, pastries and snacks.
- It also has 120 gas pumps and 24 EV charging stations, according to a press release.
- The store opens at 6am and will be open 24 hours, seven days a week.
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By the numbers: It's the company's first store in Mississippi and has one of its largest footprints at 74,000 square feet.
- Its largest store, which it claims is the world's largest convenience station, is in Luling, Texas, at 75,593 square feet.
- Until now, the closest one to New Orleans was in Alabama near Mobile.
Zoom out: Buc-ee's is a Texas-based chain that has been expanding its footprint nationally.
- Its first Louisiana store is expected to open in Ruston late next year, a company spokesperson tells Axios.
- A Lafayette store is projected to open in 2027, the spokesperson says.
If you go: Expect crowds and traffic on I-10 near the new store.
- The Pass Christian location is at 8245 Firetower Road, which is accessed via exit 24 (Menge Avenue) on I-10.
