The Details
Back on February 28, 2024, Buc-ee’s submitted a permit to build a 74,000-square-foot travel center at the intersection of Courthouse Road (Route 630) and Austin Ridge Drive, just off I-95 near Exit 140. The site spans about 36 acres of currently vacant land, perfectly positioned to capture that heavy traffic moving between Northern Virginia, the D.C. metro area, and points south.
The proposal calls for around 120 fueling positions, making it one of the largest gas station operations in the region. There’ll be 833 parking spaces, including 24 Tesla Superchargers, 12 RV/bus spaces, and 24 ADA-accessible spots. Like all Buc-ee’s locations, it’ll be designed for cars, SUVs, buses, and RVs only—no tractor-trailers allowed.
Inside the Buc-ee’s Experience
If approved, this location will deliver the full Buc-ee’s experience we’ve all come to expect. Picture it: shelves lined with Beaver Nuggets, fresh-made brisket sandwiches, jerky bars stretching as far as the eye can see, and Texas-themed merchandise waiting to make its way into your cart. Of course, the store will feature Buc-ee’s award-winning restrooms, which are nearly as famous as their food.
Community Response
As exciting as this news is for Buc-ee’s fans, not everyone’s on board. At a packed community meeting, some Stafford County residents raised traffic and environmental concerns about the proposed development. The Planning Commission has until October 29 to make its recommendation, after which a county vote could follow.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on this one, folks. If the project gets the green light, it’ll mark Virginia’s second Buc-ee’s, following the wildly successful opening of the state’s first location last June.
Until then, let’s keep our fingers crossed and our brisket sandwiches close. The road from Texas to Virginia just keeps getting tastier!
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