Please go ahead and use the gift cards. We're not talking a major difference in distance here. The Wal-Mart has never been more crowded to me than at home. As a matter of fact, I was surprised that it wasn't extremely crowded. You already have the cards so just use them. You're not going to drive to that Wal-Mart and think "this is soooo far." Although I prefer Target at home, I prefer Walmart during Vacation because of better prices and selection on everything from food, to hygiene items,to souvenir to alcohol.