MICHIGAN Frank Witsil Detroit Free Press June 17, 2026, 3:51 p.m. ET Of the 2.68 million Michiganders traveling, AAA is forecasting more than 2 million will be driving. AAA says to expect crowded roads, plan for traffic and allow extra time for travel. Despite higher-than-usual fuel prices and concerns about the economy, Fourth of July travel is expected to be robust this year, with AAA predicting more than 2.68 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles away from home.