I live in Northern Virginia, so there are a good many schools in close proximity to my office and home. I probably have fifteen schools within 20 minutes of both locations. I usually don't have to drive more than 30 minutes to my games. That being said, every now and again I will have to go "way out there" and, due to traffic, have to go an hr. But typically, I do closer in games.
Former military that I am, I'm an early bird, and usually get to my Govt office by 0600. While I do work some long hrs, my bosses have been accommodating to my schedule, allowing me to leave when I need to on game days, as they understand my passion for the game. (In my case, realistically we're only talking 3-4 times a week for ten weeks or so).
I have been fortunate........except for the living in NVA traffic part!