According to AAA, this year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record. The previous record was set back in 2005 with 44 million people.

Roadside assistance officials are urging Americans to check their vehicles before traveling for Memorial Day weekend. The American Automobile Association says it responded to more than 356,000 roadside emergencies during the holiday weekend in 2024.

Ohio road construction could also slow down your Memorial Day weekend drive. Here's what to know. Most people will drive over Memorial Day weekend, with 39.4 million people projected to travel by car, about one million more travelers compared to 2024. This could lead to experiencing heavy traffic and delays when on the road.