AAA Predicts Large Increase in Memorial Day Weekend Travel Despite High Gas Prices

Will you be hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend?

Shutterstock photo.

(Undated) – Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and millions of people are expected to hit the road despite record-high gas prices.

AAA predicts 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. That’s up 8.3 percent from 2021.

Of the 39.2 million expected to travel, AAA says 34.9 million plan to travel by vehicle.

As of Wednesday morning, the national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $4.56.

“Even with a significant increase in gas prices, we expect a large jump in holiday driving compared to the last few years”, says Bob Pishue, Transportation Analyst, INRIX. “Drivers should expect congestion on major roadways around big cities and popular destinations. Knowing when and where congestion will build can help drivers avoid the stress of sitting in traffic.”

AAA encourages those hitting the road to get their vehicle road-trip ready with a full vehicle inspection. AAA expects to respond to over 425,000 calls for help over the Memorial Day weekend.

For more information, visit Memorial Day Travel Volumes | AAA Newsroom.

More from Local News

Events

Traffic Impacts Begin Friday on I-71 Southbound in Carroll County

This is due to an ongoing maintenance repair project.

Brookville Town Council Vacancy Filled

A caucus was held this week to fill the vacancy left by Bridget Hayes.

Switz. Co. Off to 4-0 Start for 2nd Time in Program History; Play #1 ND Friday

See Week 4 top performers from the Mid-Indiana Football Conference.

Local Sports Report - September 17, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - September 16, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Jon Pardi - Honkytonk Hollywood

Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker When The Sun Goes Down 0:25
Tanya Tucker If Your Heart Ain't Busy Tonight 0:22
Chris Stapleton Starting Over 0:18
Alan Jackson Here In The Real World 0:14