AAA: 44 million to travel in the US Memorial Day Weekend 2024

Chances are you’ve already seen an influx of drivers on the road for the Memorial Day weekend and according to Triple A, more than 38 million road travelers will be moving about for the holiday. Triple A spokesperson Nick Chabarria said it’s the highest prediction of road warriors in their 24-year history of forecasts.

“This Memorial Day marks the first major travel holiday where we’re seeing travel figures expected to be higher than where they were in 2019, before the pandemic,” said Chabarria.

And more than five million will either be flying, catching a train, or boarding a cruise for Memorial Day weekend, for a total of close to 44 million travelers.

Regionally, which includes Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, Chabarria estimates around four million people will be on the roadways. He said to pack some extra patience and give yourself plenty of travel time to reach your destination.

“And try to avoid those peak travel hours so you can avoid some of the heaviest congestion on the roads. No matter when you’re leaving or even on your return trip on Monday, the earlier you can leave in the day the better,” said Chabarria.

And when you fill up your tank this Memorial Day weekend compared to last year, Chabarria said you shouldn’t experience any surprises at the pump price-wise.

“Current Louisiana statewide average right now is $3.13, last year we were at $3.08 so not too much of a difference,” said Chabarria.

Chararria said if predictions hold expect more travelers vacationing this summer than last and to book your trip sooner than later.