Distance between McVeigh's known address and Padilla's work address was 6.92 miles. Mean anything? Maybe, maybe not.
Of more importance is the Ft. Lauderdale Gun Show. I doubt McVeigh met at Taco Bell. Most likely, if they met, it would have happened at the Ft. Lauderdale Gun Show where lots of folks meet and talk.
I agree with you about meeting at the Gun Show instead of Taco Bell. I guess I was trying to point out how close these two fellows were. Gee whiz ... I live in the DFW metroplex and six miles is like throwing a stone across a pond compared to the general 'drive' to work or dinner or visiting family in the area.