Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Set Records

AAA anticipates a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period in 2024, projecting nearly 80 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 1.7 million compared to last year. In Ohio, over 3.2 million residents plan to travel, with the worst traffic expected on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Delaware expects nearly 217,000 travelers, with over 91% driving to their destinations. Kentucky will see over a million travelers, and West Virginia anticipates around 371,715 travelers, predominantly by road. The average gas price is slightly lower than last year, but hotel costs are rising by 28%. AAA advises travelers to avoid peak travel times and plan ahead to navigate congestion effectively.