5.7 million Texans anticipated to journey over July 4 week

TEXAS — At least 5.7 million Texans are anticipated to journey 50 miles or extra from house the week of the July 4 vacation, in accordance with estimates from AAA.

Anticipated home journey this yr is up 0.2% from 2025. Despite gasoline costs reaching four-year highs nationally, 4.9 million Texans will journey by automobile for the vacation. About 564,000 will journey by airplane and 249,000 by boat, bus or prepare.

For many, spending cash on gasoline for a street journey continues to be cheaper than shopping for airplane tickets, AAA says.

Travel by different modes than automobile or airplane is experiencing the strongest year-over-year progress in Texas, a 2.3% improve from final yr. According to AAA, cruises proceed to drive curiosity resulting from upfront pricing, onboard leisure, eating and a number of locations in a single journey.

AAA reminds drivers to make sure their automobiles are updated on upkeep earlier than hitting the street for July 4 journey. Holiday festivities typically see an increase in impaired driving; keep away from it by arranging a sober trip.

“For many Texans, traveling the week of July 4th is tradition,” stated Galen Grillo, vice chairman and common supervisor of AAA Texas. “AAA Texas expects travel volumes to remain near record levels this Independence Day holiday period, with most travelers taking road trips and many others flying or choosing cruises, buses and trains. Whether travelers are leaving for the full week or a long holiday weekend, planning ahead can help reduce stress and keep everyone safer.”