I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all

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Driving on the interstate highways, since I was a kid, for all the reasons you claim.

Having used them for my living over many years I can honestly say that if you can make some of your drive on surface or even frontage roads, it give you a bit of distraction for your brain while still traveling on with your trip. Plus, you can find food and fuel easier too. Break up the monotony, plan ahead to take the extra time at a slower pace, most people forget to do this and then feel anxious and, therefore, the need to speed.

Also, it gives you more incentive to stop, get out and move around a bit, reinvigorate yourself a little.
Use the rest areas too, they are getting nicer and many have walking paths.