Gas Prices Near Historic Highs as Memorial Day Travelers Prepare to Hit the Road

Americans heading out for Memorial Day weekend are facing some of the highest gas prices seen in years, but that hasn’t stopped millions from packing their cars and hitting the highway.

According to the latest projections from the AAA, nearly 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday weekend, setting a new Memorial Day travel record. Of those travelers, more than 39 million are expected to drive.