For me it comes down to price. I live in Panama City Beach, FL, but goto college 400 miles away in Orlando. I could take one of the two daily non-stop flights on Delta home, but those are not always cheap, and lately are running from $250-400. I would love to take the 1 hour flight over the 6 hour drive, but as it only costs me $80-90 r/t for gas, I have always driven. Now, If the airfare would be $150 or less I would give more consideration for flying, but I dont see that happening any time soon....