Where exactly will the Tallahassee Buc-ee's be located?

On the west side of Capital Circle NW, immediately north of Interstate 10, in the southeast corner of the Park Place PUD in Leon County, Florida. The site is being carved out of a ~74-acre parent parcel via a Leon County ASAP lot split.

How will traffic access the Tallahassee Buc-ee's?

Access will be via Capital Circle NW into a shared internal road with a central roundabout, with two site entry points from the internal road — one from the north side and one from the west/rear. There is no direct access to the travel center from Capital Circle NW itself.

Where does The Tally Beaver get its information?

Public reporting, Leon County permitting records, and official Buc-ee's announcements. Primary sources: Tallahassee Democrat reporting from November 25, 2025, and the Leon County ASAP lot split filing for parcel 21-18-20-003-0002.

Tallahassee Buc-ee's

Q: When is the Tallahassee Buc-ee's opening?

Public reporting continues to identify mid-2027 as the opening target. As of the latest update reviewed on April 22, 2026, the application was under review by Leon County departments; opening timing may change.

Q: How big will the Tallahassee Buc-ee's be?

The travel center building is planned at approximately 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling positions, 8 DEF positions, 807 standard parking spaces, 24 EV parking positions, and 11 bus/RV spaces. The site also includes two stormwater management facilities and a new lift station.

An unofficial community tracker counting every shovel, sign-off, and milestone on the road to I-10's next great travel stop.

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Check the latest status Route & milestones

01 The Countdown

the big clock

Where does the route stand?

Reported opening target: mid-2027. The exact opening date has not been announced.

Admit one · Grand opening

Tallahassee Buc-ee's

Boarding at

I-10 · Mid-2027

SRL · TLH-0001-27

MIDReported window

2027Opening target

REVIEWCounty review

APR 22Latest source

keep this ticket, pardner.

Admit · The Whole Family

02 Status Log

latest word

Field report.

Under Review

File № 27-TLH-01 · Updated Jun 24, 2026

Project Status Dossier

Phase

County review

Next milestone

Site-plan approvals

Opening target

Mid-2027 (reported)

03 The Route

mile by mile

The road to opening day.

Based on public reporting and site-plan filings. The Tally Beaver updates this route as new information drops.

November 25, 2025

Filings surface

Tallahassee Democrat confirms Buc-ee's is pursuing an I-10 site in Tallahassee.

April 22, 2026 · latest verified update

County review continues

Leon County departments were reviewing the application, including easements, off-site work permissions, and FDOT requirements.

Next milestone · timing not announced

Site-plan approvals

Construction timing depends on the remaining county and transportation approvals.

After approvals · timing to be confirmed

Vertical construction

Main building, fuel canopies, parking, and interior buildout.

Mid-2027 · reported target

Doors open · Beaver nuggets arrive

Tallahassee's first travel center of this scale welcomes the I-10 crowd.

04 The Spot

where, exactly?

Capital Circle NW, north of I-10.

the confirmed address

The southeast corner of the Park Place PUD.

Per the Leon County ASAP filing: a 74,000 sq ft travel center lands immediately north of Interstate 10, on the west side of Capital Circle NW. Final approvals pending.

Address

West side of Capital Circle NW · just north of I-10 · Leon County.

Parcel

Southeast corner of the Park Place PUD · split from a ~74-acre parent parcel.

Access

Internal roundabout off Capital Circle NW — no direct store access from Capital Circle.

Format

74,000 sq ft travel center · retail-focused with accessory fast-food (non drive-thru).

05 The Numbers

by the numbers

Some big figures from the filing.

Drawn from the Leon County ASAP lot split narrative. Subject to final approval.

74K

Sq Ft

Travel center building

120

Positions

Fueling pumps on site

807

Spaces

Standard parking stalls

Chargers

EV parking positions

Spaces

Bus & RV parking

~74

Acres

Parent parcel (being split)

06 Mailbag

letters to the beaver

Questions travelers keep asking.

Q1When is the Tallahassee Buc-ee's opening?

Public reporting identifies mid-2027 as the current opening target, not a confirmed opening date. The latest verified update, from April 22, 2026, said the application remained under Leon County review. Dates can shift with permitting and construction realities.

Q2Where exactly will it be?

On the west side of Capital Circle NW, immediately north of Interstate 10, in the southeast corner of the Park Place PUD in Leon County. The site is being carved out of a ~74-acre parent parcel via a Leon County ASAP lot split.

Q3How big will it be?

The travel center building is planned at approximately 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling positions, 8 DEF positions, 807 standard parking spaces, 24 EV parking positions, and 11 bus/RV spaces. The site includes two stormwater management facilities and a new lift station.

Q4How will I get in and out?

Access will be via Capital Circle NW into a shared internal road with a central roundabout, then into the travel center from the north side or the west/rear. There is no direct access to the store from Capital Circle NW itself.

Q5Is The Tally Beaver affiliated with Buc-ee's?

No. The Tally Beaver is an independent, fan-run tracking site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buc-ee's Ltd. Buc-ee's® is a registered trademark of Buc-ee's Ltd.

Q6Where do you get your info?

Public reporting and Leon County permitting records. Current status references: WCTV's April 22, 2026 county-review update and its January 21 site-plan report. Project dimensions are drawn from the Leon County ASAP lot split filing for parcel 21-18-20-003-0002.