Are you traveling for the holidays? Here’s what Michiganders need to know before heading out the door.

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices.

Millions of Michiganders are on the move this Thanksgiving weekend, traveling by car and plane, according to AAA.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

Michigan gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since 2021, with the state average dropping 13 cents from last week to $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.

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As the dog days of summer wind down, and pumpkin-spiced lattes hover on the horizon, travelers can look forward to dipping airfare and the cheapest gas prices we’ve had since 2020.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

The holiday rush to reach sunnier destinations is about to begin, and families should be prepared to share the road with many other drivers.

Freeways and airports across the U.S. are filling up as more people make their Memorial Day weekend getaways.

A winter weather advisory has been issued due to accumulating snow Friday, then again on Saturday.

Here are some tips from AAA for driving in snowy and icy conditions.

Wind chills are expected to drop to -20 to -25 degrees on Tuesday night.

AAA issued a statewide Arctic Air Advisory and offered tips to help keep cars working properly during these extremely cold conditions.

The holiday travel rush is underway, making for a busy day at the Detroit Metro Airport.

Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.

Gas prices across Michigan are up to above $3 per gallon, an increase of about 10 cents from this time last week, according to AAA Michigan.

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As the long holiday weekend winds down, people are making their way back home.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year.

The AAA is activating the Tow to Go program in Michigan over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Nearly 2.6 million residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. AAA says this is an all-time high for Thanksgiving, and 65,000 more travelers than last year.

Gas prices in Michigan are down 12 cents since last week, at an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.

Sprawling traffic shows the exodus of people leaving the state, however, some opted to fly out of the danger zone.

Oil prices climbed this week as unrest in the Middle East escalated.

As gas prices go up and down, here’s something to ponder the next time you’re at the pump: Not all gas is created equal, and where you fill-up impacts your wallet and the performance of your engine.

Local 4 is taking you on the road before the busiest travel day kicks off ahead of the 4th of July.

Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

A winter weather advisory has been issued due to accumulating snow Friday, then again on Saturday.

Conditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.

Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.

Holiday travelers are starting their final sprint.

U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.

Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise.

Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.

AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.

The AAA is activating the Tow to Go program in Michigan over the 4th of July holiday.

AAA announced today that Michigan’s average gas price is $1.55 lower than it was at the same time last year.

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers.

AAA said more than 1.2 million Michigan residents were expected to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend.

All you need to know before you hit the road this holiday weekend

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members.

MDOT will be removing lane restrictions on 81 road and bridge projects across Michigan to help ease traffic delays for travelers on Memorial Day weekend.

The AAA expects that over 1.2 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more for Memorial Day weekend.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking a winter storm that could bring several inches of snow to Metro Detroit on Friday.

Regular gas prices in Metro Detroit have gone up more than 30 cents in the last month, according to AAA.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking significant snow in Metro Detroit on Wednesday.

Gas prices in Michigan dropped two cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

Gas prices have continued to drop, with Michigan drivers now paying an average of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

If you're hitting the roads during the upcoming storms, you will need a survival kit to stay safe while driving in blizzard-like conditions.

This holiday season, WDIV-Local 4 is once again joining forces with law enforcement and other TV stations nationwide, to discourage drunken driving.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking a significant storm that is expected to strongly impact holiday travel.

The AAA is once again working to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season through its Tow to Go program.

Metro Detroit has seen a significant drop in gas prices over the last few weeks and many want to know if the prices will continue to drop. Here’s what the experts are saying.

The holiday travel rush is already on, and it could spread out over more days than usual this year.

The AAA is reminding drivers about the dangers of crashes involving deer with their “Don’t Veer for Deer” campaign.

Oil companies brought in record profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.

Gas prices in Michigan are down 16 cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

Gas prices in Michigan are up 13 cents from a week ago, according to AAA.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now nearly $4, according to the AAA.

The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan could drop below $4 this week.

Michigan’s average cost for a gallon of gasoline sits at $4.22, down 20 cents from last week. Some counties are seeing an average of less than $3.99 a gallon.

AAA - The Auto Club Group offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets, and vehicles safe during the hottest days of the year.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about 18 cents from last week, dropping below the $4.70 per gallon mark.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about 14 cents from last week, dropping below the $5 per gallon mark.

It happens like clockwork every summer, a drop in gas prices once the holiday travel rush is over. Right now, you’ll be paying about $4.93 for a gallon of regular. That’s down about 10 cents from last week.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about 11 cents from last week but remain above the $5 per gallon mark, about 50 cents higher than one month ago.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about five cents from last week but remain above the $5 per gallon mark, about 82 cents higher than one month ago.

Gas prices are hitting $5 a gallon, and they're showing no signs of letting up.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now more than $5, according to the AAA. This is the first time this has ever happened.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. has topped $5 for the first time ever.

More than 30% of deaths involving teen drivers happen during the “100 deadliest days,” a period of time between Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to the AAA.

Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend.

AAA state that drivers are paying an average of $68 to fill their tanks up.

Michigan drivers are now paying a new record high of $4.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA.

The dollars-and-cents counter on the gas pump seems to be spinning faster these days with U.S. gasoline prices hitting another record high on Tuesday.

Get ready to pay up to fill up.

Michigan’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline has hit a new record high mark.

AAA shares a few sustainable tips as you hit the road for your next road trip.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last month. But prices remain near $4 in most areas.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last month. But prices remain above $4 in most areas.

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Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

Bicycle service is a standard benefit for AAA members, with no extra cost.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.

Rising gasoline prices across the U.S. are setting new records, adding to financial hardships that many are already facing amid the pandemic and high inflation.

Michigan gas prices ticked down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last Thursday. But prices remain near that record high.

Gasoline prices are setting a new record, and they're likely to go higher in the coming weeks.

With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil.

The Ukraine invasion brings into focus energy instability, meaning gasoline prices are headed into painful territory, and that’s something President Joe Biden acknowledged Thursday (Feb. 24).

It’s pothole season in Metro Detroit, and the craters in the pavement are causing some significant damage.

If you’ve had too much to drink and are in need of a last-minute ride this holiday season, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is offering free tows to people in Michigan.

Michigan has prices continue to decline as crude oil prices drop, according to data from AAA.

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

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Gas prices in Michigan have gone down six cents in the last week.