Best Times to Travel for Thanksgiving in South Dakota

Thanksgiving week is one of the most traveled holidays in the United States, with airports and highways expecting to see record-breaking numbers. As families across the country prepare to come together for turkey, pie, and gratitude, the journey to get there becomes part of the holiday tradition itself.

What might take some of the stress out of the journey on the road would be to know when the best times to travel are. Thankfully, Allstate Insurance has done the studies that indicate the least busy times to hit the road.

The Allstate Driver Report uses data-driven information and tools to help millions travel more safely this Thanksgiving. Their analysis, based on 2 million trips, looks at how Americans really drive and considers distractions that make travel more dangerous.

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Apparently, people handling their phones jump by 10% when people are heading out and returning from Thanksgiving. Speeding is also an issue on Sunday morning when people are in a rush to get home from their holiday.

So, when is the best time to travel for Thanksgiving? The least busy times to travel are:

• Evenings from 7 to 10 PM
• Overnights from 10 PM to 1 AM
• Morning rush hours from 7 to 11 AM, especially on Thanksgiving Day and Friday

The busiest times to travel are:

• Lunch hours from 11 AM to 3 PM
• Afternoons from  3 to 7 PM (especially on Wednesday)

As millions of Americans take to the skies and highways this Thanksgiving, a little patience and planning can make all the difference. Whether you’re headed across town or across the country, remember that the journey is part of the holiday, too.

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Take time to enjoy the ride, savor the small moments, and most importantly—arrive safely to share a meal, a laugh, and a little gratitude with the people who matter most.

Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!

Source: Allstate