Education
Commute Time Savings Calculator
A 20-minute drive becomes 200 hours per year. Quantify the time savings of a microschool that is close to home or work.
Hours saved/year
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- Hours per week
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- Days saved
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- Gas saved (at 25 mph, 30 mpg)
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FAQ
Is 200 hours a year realistic? +
Yes — 25 minutes each way, 5 trips/week, 40 weeks = 167 hours just sitting in traffic. The mental load adds more.
What is the time worth? +
Even at $25/hr (minimum wage adjacent), 200 hours = $5,000 of opportunity cost. Often equals or exceeds tuition savings vs farther schools.