PULLMAN, Wash. – The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade a year ago means longer drive times for U.S. women seeking abortion services.

That’s according to a study by researchers at WSU that finds as of June 2nd, almost 42 percent of women in the U.S. have to drive 30 minutes or more to reach an abortion care facility.

And researchers say that number should rise to over 53 percent if bills under consideration in more states become law.

They expect the number of women who have to travel 60 and 90 minutes or more to spike as well.

But state laws are not the only factor impacting travel times.

Geography is also a factor, because people are allowed to cross state lines for medical care, including abortion services.

The researchers also say that lack of access can have serious health consequences including an increase in maternal and neonatal mortality.

Read the full study from researchers at Washington State here.