DEARBORN, MI— Projections for Memorial Day travel by state residents are down slightly this year from the highest on record.
AAA says more than 1.3 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home. The holiday travel period includes five days, beginning on the Thursday before Memorial Day and ending on Monday.
Nearly 1.2 million people are expected to drive. Another 70,000 will fly, while more than 68,000 will travel by other modes such as bus, train, or cruise.
A holiday road trip will cost more at the gas pump this year. The average price for gasoline in Michigan is $4.73 per gallon. Last year, the state average price was $3.20 per gallon on Memorial Day.
