PS You don’t say where you are from but I looked on Travelocity and a flight from Minneapolis to Pittsbugh RT, leaving August 5th and returning Nov 18th for Thanksgiving is $450. Cheaper than gas and tolls I bet but your parents want to drop you off, I’m sure! Family can take turns to drive, you, mom and dad for 5 hours each. Leave at 7 AM and get in at 9-10 PM. Maybe stay overnight on the way back with only 2 drivers.