DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) – AAA projects more than 1.7 million Michigan residents will journey 50 or more miles from home this Thanksgiving holiday. That represents the most travelers since 2007 and a nearly 5 percent increase over last year. This also marks the ninth consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel in the state.The Thanksgiving holiday period is defined as Wednesday, November 21 to Sunday, November 25.
Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation this holiday period, with more than 1.5 million behind the wheel. Air travel will also increase nearly, with more than 144,000 taking to the skies.
The Thanksgiving holiday period is defined as Wednesday, November 21 to Sunday, November 25.
Although the state average price for gasoline declined 34 cents in the past 42 days, Michigan gas prices remain 11 cents higher than last Thanksgiving. AAA says the average price in Michigan was $2.57 per gallon during last year’s holiday. Today, the average Michigan motorist pays around $2.68.
