The Huber Heights location — just outside Dayton off I-70 — is the chain’s first store in Ohio, opening on April 6, 2026. At 74,000 square feet, it is one of the largest Buc-ee’s in the nation. If you have never been to a Buc-ee’s, this is the chain that turned the gas station into a destination: a 74,000-square-foot store with dozens of fuel pumps, a full barbecue operation, walls of branded merchandise, and restrooms so clean they have won awards. We stopped in late on a Wednesday, and the lot was still well-populated.
Getting In and Out
One thing that stands out about this location compared to others: it is harder to get in and out. The site sits on a somewhat constrained parcel off Executive Boulevard near I-70, and the entrance and exit options don’t flow as naturally as the sprawling Texas and Southeast locations. At a typical Buc-ee’s, you can pull in from multiple directions and exit just as easily. Here, the traffic pattern requires more navigation. It is a minor inconvenience, but noticeable if you have visited other locations.
One design choice worth noting: the gas pumps at Huber Heights are pushed further away from the store than at many other locations. The practical effect is more parking immediately adjacent to the building — which matters in a colder climate where a long walk from the pump to the door in January is a harder sell than in Texas.
Inside the Store
The store itself is full Buc-ee’s: the Texas Round Up barbecue counter with brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and sausage; massive walls of beef jerky; the fudge and beaver nuggets section; the kitchen gadget aisle. The scale of it still surprises even if you have seen it before.
The merch section is where this location distinguishes itself. There is a heavy emphasis on Ohio-themed Buc-ee’s products — the classic branded items (shirts, hats, tumblers, the inevitable plush beavers) but with Ohio-specific designs marking this as the first in the state. If you want a souvenir that specifically says “Ohio” rather than just “Buc-ee’s,” this is the place.
The Buc-ee’s branded bucket display near the entrance — stacked in a neat red pyramid at $2.99 each — is a reliable indicator that you are in the right place.
Practical Information
- Location: 8000 OH-235, Huber Heights, OH — I-70 and SR-235
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Gas: Pumps positioned further from the store than typical; more parking up close as a result
- Access: Trickier ingress/egress than most Buc-ee’s locations — plan your approach
- Ohio merch: Strong selection of Ohio-specific Buc-ee’s items marking the chain’s state debut
Buc-ee’s is a reliable stop regardless of location, and Huber Heights delivers the full experience. The access quirks are real but minor. If you are crossing Ohio on I-70 and have never stopped at a Buc-ee’s — or if you have and you want the Ohio-exclusive merchandise — it is worth the pull-off.