By the numbers: Memorial Day Travel

AAA Oklahoma expects 446,398 Oklahomans to travel at least 50 miles away from home for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. That's about a 3% increase from 2024. Here's a breakdown of how people are expected to travel:

For Those Driving:

1. 86.2% of travelers are expected to drive to their destination—that's about 385,000 Oklahomans.
2. Gas prices are averaging $2.79 per gallon, which is nearly $0.40 lower than the national average and $0.30 lower than last year.
3. AAA says Oklahoma has the 7th-lowest gas prices in the nation.
4. You can check current traffic conditions across Oklahoma on the Department of Transportation's website.

For Those Flying:

1. AAA expects a nearly 2% increase in the number of passengers flying this Memorial Day weekend.
2. 3.61 million people nationwide are expected to head to the airport.
3. The average cost for a domestic round-trip flight is around $850.

Where Are People Going?

Top domestic destinations include:

1. Orlando, FL
2. Seattle, WA
3. New York, NY
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. Miami, FL

Top international destinations include:

1. Rome, Italy
2. Vancouver, Canada
3. Paris, France
4. London, England
5. Athens, Greece