The drive is about 4 hours from home. After that, it depends on how I do. If I am up $1k or thereabouts, I might just drive back the next morning. If I am in a hole, may stay there another day.
I love being at home with my kid and if I have recouped cost of trip plus a bit, I'd rather be home. He is 15, and at that stage where he loves my company and looks up to me. Who knows how long it will last? Soon, friends or a girl friend will develop and he will prefer their company. At that time, I will devote more time to trips.