Phillips 66

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Phillips 66 usually hummed with trucks and early commuters, an old pickup truck pulled in, its headlights casting eerie shadows on the gas station's pumps. The regulars watched curiously as the driver, wearing a woolen hat despite the summer heat, approached the counter. He asked for just one thing—a gallon of milk—and then quietly left without saying a word. Everyone stared at each other, shrugged, and went back to their business. It became something of a local joke: whenever someone needed milk late at night or early in the morning, they’d say, ‘I’m off to Phillips 66.’

2. At dawn, when Phillips 66 usually buzzed with truckers' chatter, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. As he filled up his tank, he kept hearing soft laughter coming from inside the empty gas station store. Curious, he peeked inside and saw an old cash register ringing itself merrily. Turns out, it was just an automated test tape playing in loop. The delivery driver left, laughing, and never told anyone—until now, that is.

3. At dusk, when Phillips 66 lit up like a beacon on the highway, a local delivery driver wondered aloud: ‘Why does that gas station sign always seem to wink at me?’ One night, after another late delivery, he pulled in for fuel and noticed something strange—an old man in overalls was standing behind the counter, smiling knowingly. The next morning, our hero saw him again, now pumping gas into his truck. Turns out, Phillips 66 had a part-time ghost employee who only appeared at midnight to wave goodbye.

4. At dawn, when Phillips 66 usually greeted travelers with a steady hum of engines, a delivery driver heard something unusual over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our restrooms are now open for business as usual—except for the one in the men’s room, which is currently closed for renovations.’ As the day went on, more customers started noticing the sign: 'Men's Room: Out of Order – Please Use Ladies' Room.' Soon enough, everyone was laughing and taking selfies in front of it. A regular commented jokingly, 'Guess I’ll have to wear skirts next time!' The delivery driver even brought his wife along later that week, saying, “It’s worth stopping here just for the story.” And so, Phillips 66 became known not only for gas but also for its quirky sense of humor.