How far is Hammond, IN from Morocco, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Morocco, IN is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
45.53 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.09 mi
70.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.28 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morocco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Morocco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Hammond
22.8 mi
00h 35m
To Morocco
22.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Morocco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Morocco.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 175th Street

    821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    37.1 mi · 51 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 300 West

    2639 ft · 2 min · South 300 West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Polk Street

    1999 ft · 1 min · North Polk Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East State Street

    890 ft · 39 sec · East State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Morocco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
37.1 mi · 81%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 14%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
South 300 West
0.5 mi · 1%
North Polk Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue on Wicker Avenue

37.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 35m from Hammond
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Morocco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Morocco?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Hammond and 22.7 miles from Morocco.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Morocco.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, 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 Lowell.

RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

35 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Homewood

37 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Kankakee

42 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Morocco. Straight-line distance: 44.09 mi (70.96 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morocco

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,086
Coordinates40.9461500, -87.4533600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Morocco (-87.45336, 40.94615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Morocco. The current time is 02:10:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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