Or, it can be an option to activate. Under "Movement" menu. Something like that: Movement -> Move forward.
Both of them in order to replace keep pressing "W" button or keep left clicking. They are such a pain when you travel in distant areas.
I don't think there is already such a button and I believe it would be useful. Specially, when you pull your sturdy sled for loooong distance and you move like a snail. You know what I mean...