KIRKSVILLE -- Before you head out of town for New Year’s Eve you may want to consider gas prices.

According to Gasbuddy.com, a Website that tracks fuel prices, gas is up 40 cents per gallon from last year nationwide.

In Missouri the price of gas has risen 8 cents in the last week, and the average price in the state was $2.87 per gallon on Thursday.

Iowa’s prices are up, too-about 47 cents from last year.

Gas prices usually go up around the holidays, so if you’re traveling for New Year’s Eve, sights like Gasbuddy.com, Map Quest, and AAA's Fuel Price Finder can help you figure out what gas will cost for your trip.