Do you find the mileage on Arbiter is usually accurate for you? I've worked in two separate areas and it has been way off on both for me.

Zone Improvement Plan ...
 

I believe that it goes from zip code to zip code. If your home is in the most distant part of your town, and the school is in the most distant part of it's town, your actual mileage will be longer than Arbiter's. If your home is in least distant part of your town, and the school is in the least distant part of it's town, your actual mileage will be shorter than Arbiter's. Mileages to most of the schools in my area have been pretty close. Close enough for tax purposes, according to my accounting firm, Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe.

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Not for me.....
 

But, it's relative. I live in a big area and my zip area is pretty large. It's within a few miles, but not spot on.

Our association is almost all small town schools in a rural area. The area serviced is about 135 miles long from top to bottom with the home of the association in the center. We are paid travel for all levels based on one car, one way, from the home of the association to the home school, regardless of actual distance traveled, with a minimum of $30. This money is split between the 2 or 3 officials working that night.

I live about 15 miles from the north end of our territory, so I have to travel more than most. But, when the game is on the south end, I usually drive down to meet a partner halfway, more or less, then ride with him.

I'll Cross That Bridge When I Come to It ...
 

We service two counties in Connecticut. If you'll imagine a big rectangle, I live at southwest corner of the rectangle. Longest trip from home is about fifty-five miles, one way, to the northeast corner. Luckily, my day job is located in the center of the rectangle.

My major problem is that the Connecticut River cuts our service area in half. Home on one side of the river. My laboratory is on the other side of the river. There are just a few bridges that cross the river, and they're all very busy at rush hour.

I went to reconciliation (confession) during Advent. Told my pastor about my offensive language when stuck in traffic. He told me that instead of swearing, I should say a prayer for the other drivers, like he does. No penance because he said that he is very familiar with the highway that I was talking about, and that the understands my frustration. I left with the feeling that he does more than just say prayers when stuck in traffic. If one swears in Latin, is it still swearing?

I'm a city kid...
 

...and I have an idea of what the 4H is.

"And the blue ribbon goes to..."

Cobra,
I've now been on this forum for ten years. Let me share something that I've learned with you.
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But, that is a local thing. ;)

I only listen to people I respect. You are not one of those people. And it appears I am not alone as the comments you have gotten over the years. ;)

Peace