Avoid Dallas Traffic On Memorial Day

DALLAS, TX — Memorial Day weekend is upon us. And although it doesn't mark the official start of summer, many American families will the holiday as a chance to celebrate the end of the school year.

A new study from AAA predicts the 2018 Memorial Day travel season will be the busiest since 2005, meaning more travelers will be jetting out to vacation spots than usual.

AAA estimates some 36.6 million drivers will take to the roads this weekend while another 3.1 million fly with an airline. What does that mean for you?

Unfortunately, it might just mean heavier traffic. But you can avoid sitting in traffic by following one simple guideline laid out by AAA: Don't leave in the late afternoon of Thursday, May 24 or Friday, May 25.

Commuters all over Dallas will be hitting the streets at this time not only to head home from a day of work but also to depart for a hard-earned trip.

There is some good news. Dallas did not land on AAA's "Most Congested Cities" list this year. But these cities did: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

And as with any bit of good news, there is also bad news. The study estimates the average gallon of gas costs $2.87, up some 33 cents from last year.

While you're traveling, use the GasBuddy application or website to find the cheapest gas in your area.

>>> See the full AAA study.

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