The state map actually shows the route to the closest capital, regardless of whether it is in the same state. You can see the state borders get crossed in New England, Louisiana, and some other places.

Debbie Yow is criticizing others for fiscal prudence? The Debbie Yow who drove Maryland Athletics so deep in debt that she had to leave town to NC State and the school needed a bailout from the Big Ten? She should stop telling the 19 year olds who generate her income how they should live.