Last updated: July 8, 2026
Where Is Buc-ee’s in Goodyear, Arizona?
Buc-ee’s Goodyear is located at 1001 N Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338, just south of Interstate 10 at the Bullard Avenue exit in the West Valley. It opened on June 22, 2026 as Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s, and it’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — 74,000 square feet, 120 fuel pumps, and every Beaver Nugget you can carry.
Arizona waited years for this one. After the rezoning fight, the groundbreaking in May 2025, and a full year of West Valley traffic speculation, the Grand Canyon State finally has a Buc-ee’s — and it landed in Goodyear, right on the I-10 corridor that every snowbird, Spring Training visitor, and California road-tripper already drives. This guide covers where it is, what’s inside, how far it is from your part of the Valley, and how to visit without spending your Saturday in a parking lot. It gets updated as details change, so bookmark it.
Where Exactly Is Buc-ee’s in Goodyear?
Buc-ee’s Goodyear sits at 1001 N Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338 — on Bullard just south of I-10, about 20 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Coming from anywhere in the Valley, you take I-10 west and get off at the Bullard Avenue exit; the store is visible from the freeway, and at 74,000 square feet on a 71-acre site, you genuinely cannot miss it. Coming from Tucson or the East Valley, it’s I-10 the entire way. Coming down from Flagstaff or Prescott, take I-17 south to Loop 101 or I-10 west.
This stretch of the West Valley is one of the fastest-growing corridors in Arizona, and the placement is no accident — Bullard puts Buc-ee’s within a couple miles of Goodyear Ballpark, the GSQ downtown district, and the freeway every winter visitor uses to get in and out of the state.
When Did Buc-ee’s Open in Arizona?
Buc-ee’s opened its first Arizona location on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. The parking lot opened at midnight, the ribbon was cut at 8 a.m., and the City of Goodyear reported roughly 41,000 customers on opening day alone — with the first fan setting up a chair on Bullard Avenue two days early in 103° heat, which is about the most Arizona-superfan thing imaginable. Governor Katie Hobbs attended the ribbon cutting, and CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III said the turnout exceeded even his expectations.
If that scene sounds familiar to longtime Valley residents, it should — the only comparable retail opening frenzy here was the first In-N-Out Burger in the early 2000s. The project itself broke ground on May 14, 2025, after early site work began in October 2024.
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What’s Inside the Goodyear Buc-ee’s?
Everything the Texas locations are famous for made the trip to Arizona. If you’ve never been inside a Buc-ee’s, the short version: it’s a travel center the size of a grocery store, with restrooms that have literally won national awards for cleanliness. The must-hits:
- Beaver Nuggets — the signature sweet corn-puff snack and the single most purchased item in the building. Grab two bags; one won’t survive the drive home on I-10.
- The brisket counter — Texas-style smoked brisket chopped in front of you, plus BBQ sandwiches, tacos, and kolaches.
- The jerky and fudge walls — an entire wall of house-made jerky varieties and a fresh fudge counter, next to aisles of Buc-ee’s-branded everything, from hot sauce to swim trunks.
- Buc-ee the Beaver merch — plushies, shirts, and hats. Half the opening-day crowd left with an armful.
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One thing Buc-ee’s does not have: truck parking or RV hookups — semis aren’t allowed, which is part of why the lots stay clean and moving. If you’re towing something big through the West Valley, plan your fuel stop elsewhere and hit Buc-ee’s in the daily driver.
How Far Is Buc-ee’s From Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Rest of Arizona?
Goodyear is West Valley, so your drive time depends heavily on which side of town you’re on. Approximate distances and drive times in light traffic (add real time during rush hour or Spring Training season):
| Starting Point | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Phoenix | ~20 mi | ~25 min via I-10 W |
| Glendale | ~15 mi | ~20 min |
| Surprise / Peoria | ~15–18 mi | ~20–25 min |
| Tempe | ~28 mi | ~30–35 min |
| Old Town Scottsdale | ~32 mi | ~40 min |
| Chandler | ~35 mi | ~40 min |
| Mesa / Gilbert | ~38–40 mi | ~40–45 min |
| Tucson | ~125 mi | ~1 hr 50 min via I-10 E |
| Flagstaff | ~150 mi | ~2 hr 15 min via I-17 S |
East Valley folks: yes, it’s a haul from out east in Mesa or Gilbert. That’s the trade-off of it being on the I-10 corridor west of town — but if you’re already heading to California, San Diego, or a Cardinals game, it’s directly on your way. For everything else worth the drive on the east side, check our guides to things to do in Scottsdale and PopStroke Scottsdale.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Buc-ee’s Goodyear?
The best time to visit Buc-ee’s Goodyear is a weekday morning before 10 a.m. or late evening after 8 p.m. — the store is open 24/7, and the novelty crowds concentrate on weekend middays. The grand-opening frenzy has cooled since June, but this is still the newest destination retail in the state, and Saturdays will stay busy well into 2027 if other states’ openings are any guide.
A few Arizona-specific realities to plan around:
- Summer heat: It opened in 105° June weather, and July and August aren’t kinder. The walk from the far end of a 713-space lot is real — hydrate, park smart, and never leave kids or pets in the car, even for a “quick” Beaver Nugget run.
- Monsoon season (June–September): This stretch of I-10 through the far West Valley is classic dust-storm territory. If a wall of brown is rolling in, pull aside, lights off, foot off the brake — here’s our full explainer on what a haboob is and how to drive in one.
- Spring Training (late Feb–March): Goodyear Ballpark is minutes away, so game days add serious traffic to Bullard and Estrella Parkway. Combine the two and make a day of it — just don’t expect to be in and out fast.
- Snowbird season (Oct–April): Winter visitors heading between California and the Valley on I-10 now have a mandatory stop. Expect out-of-state plates all winter.
What Else Is Near Buc-ee’s in Goodyear?
Buc-ee’s is the headline, but Goodyear has quietly become a real destination on its own — it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Within a 10-minute drive of the store:
GSQ — Downtown Goodyear
Goodyear’s new civic-square district around Goodyear Civic Square, home to Shake Shack, The Stillery, First Watch, Trader Joe’s, and the Harkins Estrella Falls theater. The community park hosts regular events and is a solid landing spot if the Buc-ee’s line tested your patience.
Goodyear Ballpark
Spring Training home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, just down the road. From late February through March, a Buc-ee’s brisket sandwich plus Cactus League baseball is about as good as a West Valley afternoon gets.
Making a full day trip of it from the east side? Pair the run with our roundup of things to do in Phoenix on the way back through town.
Will There Be More Buc-ee’s Locations in Arizona?
As of mid-2026, Goodyear is Arizona’s only Buc-ee’s, and no second Arizona location has been announced. The chain’s publicly listed expansion pipeline — roughly 15 stores scheduled through 2031 — includes Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and South Carolina, but no additional Arizona sites. The closest thing to western expansion news: CEO Arch Aplin has confirmed a Utah location is in the works and floated hopes for California down the road. We’ll update this section if an Arizona announcement ever drops — Tucson and the I-40 corridor near Flagstaff are the perpetual local rumors, but nothing is on the books.
Buc-ee’s Goodyear FAQ
Is there a Buc-ee’s in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona’s first and only Buc-ee’s opened June 22, 2026, at 1001 N Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, just off I-10 about 20 miles west of downtown Phoenix.
What are Buc-ee’s Goodyear’s hours?
Buc-ee’s Goodyear is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — like every Buc-ee’s location.
How big is the Buc-ee’s in Goodyear?
The store is 74,000 square feet with 120 fuel pumps and roughly 713 parking spaces on a 71-acre site. It’s one of the largest travel centers in the western U.S., though the Sevierville, Tennessee location still holds the world-record title.
Does Buc-ee’s Goodyear allow semi-trucks or RVs?
No semi-trucks — Buc-ee’s locations don’t permit 18-wheelers. Standard vehicles, and passenger trucks are welcome 24/7.
How far is Buc-ee’s from Phoenix?
About 20 miles west of downtown Phoenix — roughly 25 minutes via I-10 West to the Bullard Avenue exit in light traffic.
Sources and further reading: the City of Goodyear’s official Buc-ee’s page, AZFamily’s opening-day coverage, and the official Buc-ee’s site. Curious what else puts Arizona on the map? Start with what Arizona is known for — or if you’re rolling up I-10 from the south, our guide to things to do in Tucson.
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