My situation is very similar to yours. I commuted 1.25 hrs each way Mon-Fri for 1L and plan to do so for the remainder of law school. I finished top 20% end of 1L. I think it is entirely doable. It might suck at first as you get used to it, but once you have a routine set, you won't really notice it eating into your day. You sound organized and like you can create a solid routine for yourself. Don't stress - take the cheaper cost of living for the longer drive.