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

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to City of Gary, IN is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.03 mi
02h 41m
Flight
146.16 mi
235.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.16 mi
Kilometers
235.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.03 mi
Kilometers
263.98 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Mooresville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Mooresville
81.1 mi
01h 20m
To City of Gary
83 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Indianapolis Road

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 31 sec · West 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    104 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi · 73%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
Samuel Moore Parkway
12.1 mi · 7%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
East 4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 20m from Mooresville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mooresville and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Mooresville and 83 miles from City of Gary.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mooresville and City of Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Mooresville and Rain Showers near City of Gary.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and City of Gary. Straight-line distance: 146.16 mi (235.22 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: (-87.34521, 41.5956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.79 $51.59
Premium $4.99 $28.88 $57.76
Diesel $6.62 $38.34 $76.67

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mooresville, IN and City of Gary, IN. The current time in Mooresville is 15:48:55, although it is 14:48:55 in City of Gary.

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.