AAA is estimating that 43.8 million people will be traveling over Memorial Day Weekend, which is the second highest total ever estimated by the company and a record 38.4 million people will be taking to the roads.
In their estimate, more than 488,000 Kansans are estimated to travel 50 or more miles this weekend with over 423,000 Kansans traveling by road. AAA’s Shawn Steward says low gas prices play a role in this.
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Steward reminds travelers to slow down and be careful particularly in high traffic situations or where orange cones may be out.
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The total number of travelers is up to 4% from 2023 for the state of Kansas. The second highest travel is expected to be by cruise, train or bus which is an estimated 9% of travelers this weekend.