A guide to Memorial Day travel
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A guide to Memorial Day travel
Nationwide, AAA expects over 40 million people to travel this Memorial Day. In the West North Central Region, more than 3.7 million people will travel 50 miles or more. That’s 116,000 more holiday travelers than 2024, but 71,000 less than the overall travel record for the region, which was set in 2005. The majority of people are expected to travel by car, so when’s the best time to hit the road to avoid backups? Find out when the best, and worst, times tohit the road are.
Nationwide, AAA expects over 40 million people to travel this Memorial Day.In the West North Central Region, which includes Nebraska and Iowa, more than 3.7 million people will travel 50 miles or more. That’s 116,000 more holiday travelers than 2024, but 71,000 less than the overall travel record for the region, which was set in 2005.The majority of people are expected to travel by car, so when’s the best time to hit the road to avoid backups?NAVIGATE: Interactive Traffic MapTraveling by car and looking to save money at the pump? Here are some tips.While you’re on the road, don’t fill up at gas stations along the interstate or highway, they’re typically more expensive. Instead, visit a gas station in town.Once your tank is full, reducing your highway speed by 5-10 mph can increase fuel economy by up to 14%.Another tip: Compare gas prices in your location versus your destination using AAA’s statewide fuel price map.If you’re headed to Mississippi, that state has the cheapest gallon of gas right now!NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nationwide, AAA expects over 40 million people to travel this Memorial Day.
In the West North Central Region, which includes Nebraska and Iowa, more than 3.7 million people will travel 50 miles or more.
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That’s 116,000 more holiday travelers than 2024, but 71,000 less than the overall travel record for the region, which was set in 2005.
The majority of people are expected to travel by car, so when’s the best time to hit the road to avoid backups?
Courtesy: AAA
NAVIGATE: Interactive Traffic Map
Traveling by car and looking to save money at the pump? Here are some tips.
While you’re on the road, don’t fill up at gas stations along the interstate or highway, they’re typically more expensive.
Instead, visit a gas station in town.
Once your tank is full, reducing your highway speed by 5-10 mph can increase fuel economy by up to 14%.
Another tip: Compare gas prices in your location versus your destination using AAA’s statewide fuel price map.
If you’re headed to Mississippi, that state has the cheapest gallon of gas right now!
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
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