The actual length of my commute is 7 miles each way. But, as my abilities have improved, that didn't seem like nearly enough miles, so I have added little detours. My morning detour adds 20 miles, and the evening one adds 5 miles. All of my commute takes place on a US highway with pretty fair shoulders. The only bad thing about the route? There are no other choices! If I detoured to the only other paved roads in the county, the trip would stretch out to about 54 miles one way! Now I don't object to riding this far, but there isn't enough light in the day for me to accomplish this and work a little too!