AAA Auto Club Is Projecting 37.2 Million Americans Will Kick Off The Summer With A Memorial Day Getaway This Weekend. That’s A 4.7 Percent Increase From The 35.5 Million People Who Traveled Last Year At This Time. This Year’s Travelers Will Be The Highest Travel Volume For The Holiday In Ten Years. Good News – Most Drivers Will Likely Pay The Lowest Memorial Day Gas Prices In At Least Five Years.