Had a shortcut through a farm and along some train tracks but was told last year to stay off the farm. It wasn't a route I took often because it meant dealing with trains and or gates. It was scenic and quite unless a train happened by. My shortest and flattest route is along a 4 lane highway which I dislike. I enjoy the back roads once I get out of town but it can take me close to 2 hours to cover the 15-18 mile distance. I usually compromise with some highway and secondary roads. I wish my commute was shorter. I can't always afford a 1.5 - 2 hour commute.