My 2 leg commute is usually around 6 hours total. When I drive (5 hours), I know that I don't usually have weather issues and I know the mx on my car is not going to fail me and it never cancels. I can dress casually, stop when I want, leave when I want, carry a cooler full of snacks and drinks, listen to whatever I want on the radio, and I don't have to listen to screaming babies or have someone kicking the back of my seat the whole way. I also know I'll get a seat in my own car. It sucks to have to spend the gas money but as soon as I resign myself to making the drive, get a good night sleep and the stress is done. No hateful gate agents....and I always have a way home!