It’s predicted tens of thousands of Iowans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home next week to share a Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. Rose White, at Triple-A-Iowa, says When compared to Christmas and New Year’s, White says Thanksgiving is more condensed, making it the busiest — and potentially the most.

Gas prices right now in the state average around $2.41 per gallon…about 18 cents lower than the national average.