Thanks for the comments all! I figured I'd get a few different types of responses and you delivered.
FauxAmish
It would put me closer to my folks at least for some period of time if it worked out. :-)
garyt1957
The cost is something I'll have to weigh. I'd lean towards renting a room close to work, but if the overall cost was too much with the travel and the room/hotel then it might not end up being the lifestyle upgrade I hoped for.
sdandrea1
Well, sadly (for me) that isn't happening in a role I'd want. Options are Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta or Bloomington, Illinois.
Toulon
Like you I don't mind burning up the road which is why it interests me so much. I love a good road trip - driven 30k miles since 02/2020! I agree that drive is a breeze. Getting out of DFW can be a pain, but then no trouble until the I-10/I-75 interchange in Florida.