# Memorial Day Travel Surge: 45M Americans Hit the Road

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-11T21:15:18+00:00
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45 million Americans embarking on Memorial Day travels, with 39.1 million driving; gas prices surging, peak traffic expected on May 21st, 22nd, and 25th; 3.66 million flying, domestic flights 6% cheaper; Orlando, Miami, Seattle, Vegas popular domestic destinations; Rome, Paris, London topping international bookings. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ededc1a89a28ef06

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