I'm someone who prefers to drive because I don't like people much and flying is now a miserable experience, but yes, when you tally up all the time it takes to go to the airport, park, go through security, and then fly (especially if there's a layover tacked on), you really don't save much time in the end.

If I were a European and train service was more feasible, I'd go that route. It's really only a convenient option on the East Coast here.

To me, flying is just not worth it.