Buc-ee's opens store an hour from New Orleans

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Buc-ee's opens its massive travel center Monday in Mississippi just off Interstate 10 in Pass Christian.
Why it matters: It's the popular chain's closest location to New Orleans (it's about one hour away) as it works on building its first two stores in Louisiana.
The big picture: Buc-ee's is a cult favorite for road trippers. It's known for clean bathrooms, fresh food and beaver-themed merchandise.
The Mississippi location has all the classics, the company says, including Texas barbeque, jerky, fudge, kolaches, pastries and snacks.
It also has 120 gas pumps and 24 EV charging stations, according to a press release.
The store opens at 6am and will be open 24 hours, seven days a week.
By the numbers: It's the company's first store in Mississippi and has one of its largest footprints at 74,000 square feet.
Its largest store, which it claims is the world's largest convenience station, is in Luling, Texas, at 75,593 square feet.
Until now, the closest one to New Orleans was in Alabama near Mobile.
Zoom out: Buc-ee's is a Texas-based chain that has been expanding its footprint nationally.
Its first Louisiana store is expected to open in Ruston late next year, a company spokesperson tells Axios.
A Lafayette store is projected to open in 2027, the spokesperson says.
If you go: Expect crowds and traffic on I-10 near the new store.
The Pass Christian location is at 8245 Firetower Road, which is accessed via exit 24 (Menge Avenue) on I-10.