This Is Michigan’s Busiest Road For Thanksgiving Travel

If you are traveling for Thanksgiving in Michigan, you are not alone.

According to AAA, over 71 million Americans will travel by car over Thanksgiving 2024. FOX 2 News reports that the busiest days on the roads in Michigan will be Tuesday, November 26th, and Wednesday, November 27th.

What is the busiest road in Michigan for Thanksgiving travel?

Some of you will breathe a sigh of relief if you are not traveling this stretch of Michigan Highway, and if you are driving this stretch of highway - leave now.

The busiest road in Michigan for Thanksgiving travel is I-96 East, Grand Rapids to Detroit.

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My sister and her family drive that route every Thanksgiving Day and have been late to dinner on more than one occasion. It is what it is. Planning to hit the road early can help avoid heavy traffic unless everyone else has the same idea.

What do you think is worse, hosting Thanksgiving dinner or traveling for it? That's a tough question. Both scenarios involve surprises.

I have hosted and traveled next door to celebrate Thanksgiving. Yes, you read that right, I live next door to my mother and stepfather. Now, that is something I am very thankful for.

After Detroit Lions football, turkey, wine, and second helpings, I take a short walk home.

Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to you and yours. Go Lions!