Big news for Kansas City, Kansas! Wyandotte County can officially expect a Buc-ee’s on its turf by fall 2027 at the latest, according to the county’s economic development director.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas’ board of commissioners recently approved a revision to the project’s development agreement. The update shifts the construction start date to October 1, 2025, and gives Buc-ee’s 24 months to complete the build. That timeline places the opening no later than October 2027.
The billion-dollar, Texas-based travel center and gas station chain is bringing its beloved brand of brisket, Beaver Nuggets, and spotless restrooms to Village West Parkway in KCK. The new Buc-ee’s will be a 74,000-square-foot travel center featuring 120 gas pumps and 12 electric vehicle charging stations.
The project comes with a hefty $95 million price tag, financed through a mix of private equity, debt, and public sales tax dollars via a community improvement district approved earlier this summer.
While construction was originally set to begin earlier this year, a combination of factors—including securing tax incentive agreements, adjusting legal descriptions, and some weather-related delays—pushed the start date back.
Even with the delay, Buc-ee’s loyal fans in Kansas and Missouri have plenty to celebrate. Once complete, this mega travel center will serve as a destination for road trippers, commuters, and anyone looking to fuel up with Buc-ee’s legendary snacks and hospitality.
Keep snackin'. Keep smilin'. Keep travelin'.