AAA projects more than 3.76 million from the West North Central Region, which includes Nebraska and Iowa, will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend. That is 16,000 more than 2025, The travel period includes five days, beginning on the Thursday before Memorial Day and ending Monday.
Most travelers from the region will take road trips, with more than 3.15 million expected to drive. Another 158,000 will fly, while nearly 406,000 will travel by other modes such as bus, train, or cruise.
While travel volumes continue to climb, the increase from last year remains limited. WNC Region travel rose slightly year over year, reflecting a broader national trend of record-setting travel numbers paired with slower growth.
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