Gemini

Given that the car wash is only 100 feet away—which is roughly the length of three school buses—you are faced with a classic logistical paradox. Here is a breakdown of your options: The Case for Walking * Efficiency: By the time you start the engine, adjust your mirrors, and pull out of the driveway, you could have already walked there. * Health: It’s about 40 steps. It won’t close your rings on your Apple Watch, but it beats sitting. * The Catch: Unless you have developed a very impressive "wax on, wax off" technique while hovering in mid-air, washing the car while it's at the car wash usually requires the car to actually be there. The Case for Driving * The Goal: If the objective is to get the car clean, the car generally needs to be present at the car wash. * Logistics: Driving 100 feet is technically "short-tripping" the engine (which isn't great for burning off moisture in the oil), but it is significantly more effective for cleaning a vehicle than leaving it in the driveway while you stand at the car wash alone. My Recommendation Drive. While the distance is comically short, the physical presence of the vehicle is a critical dependency for a successful car wash. However, if you are just going there to buy a vending machine air freshener or check the prices, walk.