A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, but the increase in travelers from 2025 is one of the lowest in years amid rising fuel costs.
Cars make their way out of Lincoln on Interstate 180 on May 13. A record 44.95 million Americans are expected to hit the road during the five-day Memorial Day weekend, including more than 39 million by car.
Photos: Scenes from Lincoln's Wyuka Cemetery Memorial Day observance
Attendees watch and salute the flag as the color guard from Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Police Department carry the flags during a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
A scene from a Memorial Day observance at the G.A.R. Circle are seen on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Rifles are fired during a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Attendees stand during the national anthem at a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Gailen Young of Lincoln, with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 727, salutes after laying a wreath during a Memorial Day observance on Monday at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Lincoln Fire and Rescue Pipe and Drum lead the way during a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Faelynn Wilson of Lincoln, 7, with Girl Scout Troop 20205, decorates the G.A.R. Circle during a Memorial Day observance on Monday at Wyuka Cemetery and Funeral Home.
Cars make their way out of Lincoln on Interstate 180 on May 13. A record 44.95 million Americans are expected to hit the road during the five-day Memorial Day weekend, including more than 39 million by car.
