Record-breaking Thanksgiving travel expected in Indiana

Zoom in: In Indiana, AAA expects nearly 1.9 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home, a 2.4% increase from 2023.

What they're saying: "Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday of the year for travel, and we are expecting to set new records across the board," Christina Griffiths, spokesperson for AAA Hoosier Motor Club, said in a statement. "In Indiana, the number of people traveling for Thanksgiving has increased each year since 2020. This year, we even expect to surpass pre-pandemic numbers by nearly 100,000."

Pro tip: Indiana State Police's holiday safety enforcement involves sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols.

Between the lines: Those traveling by car and plane can expect traffic, long lines and delays with millions more people heading elsewhere for the holiday.

• The worst times to travel by car are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, according to INRIX, which provides transportation data and insights. The best time is Thanksgiving Day itself.
• Drivers returning home Sunday after the holiday should leave early in the morning, INRIX said.