What is the average time it takes U.S. employees to commute to work?

Okay, here’s the edited version, trying to make it sound more like a real person talking, with some added flavor and personal touches:

“So, you wanna know how long Americans spend commuting to work? Ugh, don’t even get me STARTED! The average? Brace yourself… it’s a whopping 26.7 minutes each way. That’s like, almost an hour a day, people! Can you even believe it?

Seriously, think about that for a second. An hour, just gone, sitting in traffic. What a waste! What could you do with an extra hour every day? I bet you could learn to play the guitar, read a whole book every week, or just, you know, relax. I always find it amazing how much time is just wasted getting to and from places, don’t you?

I mean, my commute isn’t nearly that bad – maybe 15 minutes, give or take, depending on the school traffic. But even that feels like a drag some days. You know how it is, right? You’re already stressed about the day ahead, and then you’re stuck behind some dude going 20 miles per hour. It’s a real drain.

So yeah, 26.7 minutes… I can only imagine the kind of stress and frustration that builds up for people stuck in that kind of daily grind. That’s time that could be spent with family, pursuing hobbies, or just, you know, de-stressing. My aunt used to have an hour-long commute each way when she worked downtown, and honestly, I think it aged her! She always complained about being exhausted when she got home. Seriously, that time in the car… it’s a real killer. Just thinking about it makes me want to work from home forever!”