If youve been craving an epic summer road trip, things are looking up. According to AAA, gas prices are falling and likely to stay low for a while. This is good news for travelers looking to hit the road, as lower prices at the pump mean a less expensive trip.

　　The current average gas price is $3.48 a gallon. Thats 17 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago. This marks the biggest drop in prices all year, down eight cents from last week.

　　This drop in pump prices appears to have some sticking power for now, said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. More states should see their averages dip below $3 a gallon in the coming weeks.

　　Many states have seen drastic drops in gas prices. Indianas average gas price dropped 17 cents in the last week. Alaska dropped 16 cents, while Illinois, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentuckys gas prices all dropped 13 cents. The least expensive gas prices in the country can be found in Mississippi ($2.98), Arkansas ($3.00), Oklahoma ($3.00), Texas ($3.02), Kansas ($3.06) and Louisiana ($3.06).

　　California currently has the highest gas prices at an average of $4.93 per gallon. Hawaii is next with $4.75 a gallon, followed by Washington State at $4.41 a gallon.

　　AAA predicts low prices well into the summer, so whether youre wanting to drive the Pacific Coast Highway, Route 66, the Blue Ridge Parkway or Going to the Sun Road, your road trip dreams can come true this summer. To help you plan your stops, AAA has a handy travel planner that helps you find gas prices along your route.