I have two main routes and if I want to run by the store 3 routes. It really depends on traffic and wind. I can stay out of the wind but then I have hills. The hill route is 1 mile shorter but if its not windy I can do about the same time wise on the flat route. The flat route has more traffic, but is also well lit. So that plays into it as well. Most of the time it mainly is just what mood I'm in at the time I get to the turnoff.