Sprawling traffic shows the exodus of people leaving the state, however, some opted to fly out of the danger zone.

All you need to know before you hit the road this holiday weekend

Gas prices in Michigan dropped two cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

Gas prices have continued to drop, with Michigan drivers now paying an average of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

If you're hitting the roads during the upcoming storms, you will need a survival kit to stay safe while driving in blizzard-like conditions.

The AAA is once again working to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season through its Tow to Go program.

Gas prices in Michigan are down 16 cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now nearly $4, according to the AAA.

The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan could drop below $4 this week.

Michigan’s average cost for a gallon of gasoline sits at $4.22, down 20 cents from last week. Some counties are seeing an average of less than $3.99 a gallon.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about 18 cents from last week, dropping below the $4.70 per gallon mark.

Michigan gas prices ticked down about 14 cents from last week, dropping below the $5 per gallon mark.

AAA state that drivers are paying an average of $68 to fill their tanks up.

Michigan drivers are now paying a new record high of $4.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA.

Get ready to pay up to fill up.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last month. But prices remain near $4 in most areas.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last month. But prices remain above $4 in most areas.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.

Michigan gas prices continued to tick down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon earlier this month. But prices remain near that record high.

Michigan gas prices ticked down slightly after setting a new record of $4.26 per gallon last Thursday. But prices remain near that record high.

Michigan has prices continue to decline as crude oil prices drop, according to data from AAA.

Gas prices in Michigan dropped 4 cents compared to a week ago, AAA Michigan reports Monday. This price is 5 cents less than this time last month but still 97 cents more than this time last year. The national average decreased despite rising gas demand, which increased from 8.44 million b/d to 8.62 million b/d. Crude prices have decreased due to continuing market concern that crude demand will drop as Europe increases restrictions to curb growing coronavirus infection rates. The decrease in crude prices has also been supported by EIA reporting that total domestic crude inventories increased by 1.9 million bbl to 502.7 million bbl.

DETROIT - Labor Day is quickly approaching and gas prices for the holiday weekend are lining up to be the lowest in 2-3 years. Today, the average price for gasoline in the U.S. is $2.59 per gallon, according to AAA Michigan. Drivers are currently paying 25 cents less than they did on Labor Day 2018 ($2.84), and 5 cents less than on Labor Day 2017 ($2.64). Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is about 2 cents more than last week. Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($2.80), Metro Detroit ($2.76) , Jackson ($2.71)Ann Arbor ($2.80), , Jackson ($2.71) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.56), Benton Harbor ($2.62), Saginaw ($2.67)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.