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If I was to go from Seattle to San Antonio Texas it is 1992 miles using the Swift Terminals as points. I figured out that by the time I hit San Antonio, I would have 12 minutes over the 11 hour mark.
That's with the drive being absolutely perfect. Meaning: no need to stop and use the restroom, no traffic, truck stays at the exact same speed from the time you pull out until you pull in.
I always estimate my trip @ 50mph. That gives allowances for the above.
As for the question, if I knew I could be there in 12 mins, and I was going to be out of time, ya, I'd prolly finish the run. That is, if I knew for absolute certainty that I'd be able to go right to sleep when I got there, not end up loading/unloading when I pulled in, or not being allowed to sleep on their lot.
That happens (and it's happened to me).