Returning fuel can get the tank hotter, but I doubt it will continue to increase if it is just heating from the engine. It may be worth a longer drive, but I am not sure I would worry too much.
In the end though, it really depends why, and if the source is the exhaust, the temp in the tank is less concerning than localized heating of the line and vapor lock or boiling the fuel.
It may be a pain in the butt, but I'd think there has to be a way to get it away from the exhaust or shield it even more. My guide would be, if you can't hold your hand on that fuel line near the exhaust after it's warmed up, you should find something better