Record holiday 2024 travel expected in Indiana

• The projections round off a year that set holiday travel records for Memorial Day, July Fourth and Thanksgiving.

Zoom in: In Indiana, AAA expects nearly 2.8 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home, a 4.5% increase from 2023.

What they're saying: "This year, Christmas falls on a Wednesday, which could contribute to the increase of travelers," Christina Griffiths, spokesperson for AAA Hoosier Motor Club, said in a statement. "More people can travel either the weekend before or after the holiday."

Between the lines: Nearly 90% of holiday travelers nationwide will be driving to their destinations, per AAA.

• That's 107 million people expected to be on the roads — 2.5 million more than last year.

• Nearly 2.6 million Hoosiers will opt to make a road trip this holiday season over other modes of travel.

Yes, but: Airports will still be busy. TSA expects to screen nearly 40 million people moving through airports over the holidays — a more than 6% increase from last year.

Be smart: Travelers are taking to the skies in record numbers, so plan to arrive to the airport at least two hours prior to your flight's scheduled boarding time, the agency advises.