I've had to fly a bit lately, and I am sick and tired of the lines AND the moronic screeners wanding me and checking my shoes as "swarthy looking" individuals pass right by.
I'm in St. Louis, and if my drive time is 5 - 6 hours or less, I drive...over 6 hours and I'll endure the hassle and fly.
Breaks down like this: 1 1/2 hour early to airport each way plus about an hour in the air = 4 +/- hours...I'll take my car and endure the additional 1/2 hour.
I bet the company is better in the car, too. :-)
Room for your legs, stop to use bathrooms when you want, food that's fit to eat all along the way.
Books on tape, music cd's and talk radio.
I'll drive almost anywhere.