AAA Forecasts Record 39.1M Memorial Day Drivers

AAA forecasts a record 39.1 million U.S. drivers for Memorial Day weekend, up slightly from 39 million last year.
Total travelers across all modes expected to reach 45 million, with 87% driving, 8% flying, and 2.2 million using bus, train or cruise.
Gasoline prices hover around $4.50/gal, $1.35 above last year’s average, driven by Iran‑War‑related Strait of Hormuz shutdown.
Domestic round‑trip airfare averages $800, 6% cheaper than last year, while INRIX predicts peak road congestion Thursday‑Friday afternoons and Monday.