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AWC - I think you have some legitimate concepts. There are certainly other things to consider when choosing a route of travel.
And I definitely agree with you on your criticism of mpg as a measure of fuel consumption; it really measures fuel economy. Fuel consumption is more important from a financial standpoint, so what you really want is: total gallons route A versus total gallons route B. So, as long as you know the distances of both optional routes - and a good estimate of mpg for both routes - you can easily calculate which is the cheaper route.
But in the grand scheme of things, hypermiling does create somewhat of a different mindset on the road, which can carry over to most any driving situation. Basic stuff like anticipating red lights, not following too closely and following the speed limit all transfer to any commute.
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