Overview

• AAA projects 45.1 million domestic travelers over Memorial Day weekend, surpassing the 2005 record of 44 million.
• Approximately 87% of travelers—around 39 million people—are driving, with peak road congestion reported Friday afternoon and expected through Saturday.
• Gasoline prices average $3.17 per gallon, an 11% drop from last year, driven by lower crude oil costs, according to the EIA.
• TSA expects to screen 18 million passengers nationwide through May 28, with airports reporting heightened activity under new Real ID requirements.
• Regional traffic agencies warn of significant delays on major corridors, including Houston's I-45 and Chicago's expressways, as severe weather poses additional risks in parts of the central U.S.