It would be inconvenient to drive the American suburban minivan in traffic to the megamart on 5 acres of parking lot 3 miles outside a suburban sprawl, yes.

But for a large fraction of the world, it's more like this:

1. Step off bus you took home from city center job, having decided dinner recipe on the ride.

2. Buy fresh produce from independent grocery store on same block as bus stop.

3. Walk remaining 2.5 blocks home.