How far is City of Gary, IN from Morocco, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Morocco, IN is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.05 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.42 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morocco
Sat, Oct 10, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in City of Gary
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-10T17:02
Arrive Morocco
Sat, Oct 10, 6:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shelby
IN

Census-designated place in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
29 mi
00h 37m
To Morocco
29 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Oct 10 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 10 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Morocco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Morocco.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 300 West

    2639 ft · 2 min · South 300 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Polk Street

    1999 ft · 1 min · North Polk Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    890 ft · 39 sec · East State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Morocco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 71%
State Road 14
9.19 mi · 16%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 3%
South 300 West
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi · 1%
North Polk Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

41.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 37m from City of Gary
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Gary and Partly Cloudy near Morocco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Morocco?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from City of Gary and 29 miles from Morocco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Gary and Partly Cloudy near Morocco.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelby, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.

RAIL

Rensselaer

32 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

37 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Kankakee

44 mi away
199 South East Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

45 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Morocco. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morocco

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,086
Coordinates40.9461500, -87.4533600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Morocco (-87.45336, 40.94615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.44 $9.09 $18.19
Premium $4.98 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $6.66 $13.66 $27.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 10, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Gary and Morocco. The current time is 17:02:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.