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A record 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The vast majority of travelers, about 2.3 million, will be driving to their destinations.

LANSING — If you're traveling a fair distance from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, be prepared to fight for elbow room on the roads, in the airport or at the bus or train station.

About 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Monday, Dec. 1, AAA−The Auto Club Group said. That about 1.4% more than last year and represents a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Michigan.

Nationally, AAA said it expects about 81.8 million people will travel over the holiday period, an increase of 1.6 million over 2024. Thanksgiving is t

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