Near Record High Numbers Expected for Travel in Wisconsin During Memorial Day Weekend

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 -- 12:00 PM

Wisconsinites are forecast to travel in near record numbers for Memorial Day weekend.

According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, just over 800,000 Wisconsinites will journey 50 miles or more. That’s 6.7% more than last year and only 3% short of the all-time high in 2019. Wisconsin travel numbers are set to approach record highs in both the auto and air travel categories.

An estimated 720,000 million Wisconsinites will drive, which is almost 40,000 more than last year. Meanwhile, 42,000 are forecast to fly, which is 4,200 more passengers than last year’s holiday. Friday, May 26 will be the busiest day on the roads, according to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights.

The best times to travel by car, during the holiday weekend, will be in the morning or evening after 6 p.m. The lightest traffic days will be Saturday and Sunday. To avoid congestion, INRIX suggests driving during non-peak hours or using alternative routes.

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