This year, Americans should prepare to see the highest gas prices ever over Thanksgiving weekend – but that's not deterring nearly 49 million from still hitting the road. The last record-high for Thanksgiving gas prices was in 2012, with a national average of $3.44. The price tag also depends on where you're driving, according to Andrew Gross, spokesperson for AAA. Although the nationwide average is higher, there are about 13 states, like Texas, where some gas stations are cheaper than the average, he said. People seem to be grinning and bearing the higher cost of gas – and travel overall – because they're ready to see friends and family after skipping out on past holidays during the pandemic. "This will be one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods we've ever seen," Gross said.