<prompt> Human: Live in North Carolina but filed for divorce in Washington while still living there. Need to get back to Washington in September to finish the divorce. Gas for the trip would be about 200 each way, plus food along the way, not against sleeping in car. Would also miss more work this way as it takes about four days each way to make that trip. Flight would be about 350 total but then would probably need a rental car which could be very expensive as under 25.Looking for advice about what could be done to make either one cheaper.Posted for friend who doesnt have account  <response>: So while in Washington you need to get to a hotel, the courthouse, and back to the airport. Just fly and airport shuttleuber your way around.If you want to go on a two week trip, visiting landmarks in your car would be cool, but wear and tear is going to cost more than just the gas. The IRS will use a blanket cost of 50 cents a mile for gasrepairs in their calculations. 