This guy is an idiot. First off, I am from Iowa, and from a small town outside of Ames, so I know exactly the route he is talking about. Its 35 miles, that is the equivalent of lax to Glendale. And lets just say, Iowa traffic isn't as bad as LA traffic, by a long shot.
If you listen to this idiot, its a sure fire way to get deactivated.
The simple solution is to just politely refuse the trip, because more than likely, someone else will gladly accept it.