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Trip from Morocco, IN to Fishers, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

120.5 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Morocco, IN, IN

Morocco, IN

Valentin Vesa

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This 120.5-mile drive from Morocco, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Since both destinations are within the Midwest region of Indiana, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, making it an economical choice for a single day trip. With 87% of the drive on highways, it’s a fast-paced journey that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.3 miles from Morocco, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 85.1 mi 1h 31m
I 465 10.7 mi 12m
West Michigan Avenue 9.2 mi 13m
I 865 5.1 mi 6m
County Road 500 2.8 mi 3m
I 69 2.8 mi 3m
Binford Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 85.1 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morocco, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on East State Street

13 ft · 5 sec · East State Street
2

Turn left onto South Clay Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Clay Street
3

Turn left onto SR 114

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 41

415 ft · 10 sec · US 41
5

Take the exit onto US 41

0.1 mi · 20 sec · US 41
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto SR 114

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Michigan Avenue
7

Continue on SR 114

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 500
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
9

Merge onto I 65

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37A Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 37B Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14

Merge onto Binford Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard
15

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69
16

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
20

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Morocco, IN, in the morning and arrive in Fishers, IN, with plenty of daylight remaining. With no designated stops mentioned, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need for fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a change in major road is 85.1 miles on I-65; planning a fuel stop before embarking on this segment is advisable.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Morocco, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.3 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Morocco, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morocco, IN

This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Morocco, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 85.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rensselaer, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Morocco, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Mel's Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morocco, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12192850689

Visit website

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fishers, Indiana

0.2 mi

Puccini's Pizza Pasta - Clearwater

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.5 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 1m in / 1h 21m to go 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

Mel's Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Morocco, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12192850689

Visit website

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Puccini's Pizza Pasta - Clearwater

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13178424028

Visit website

Trish's Red Bird Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+17652966964

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Cafe Korea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+13175781987

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 119.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 41

Take the exit onto US 41

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
98 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 865

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
113.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 37A Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
8
118.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
7
119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward 116th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 205 Toward 116th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.84 one way

$37.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.68 $41.37
premium $4.89 $23.19 $46.38
diesel $5.61 $26.60 $53.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.65 $5.78
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
EV Truck/SUV 48.2 0 $16.87 $7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Morocco, IN

Late night in Morocco on Tuesday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this route, with 87% of the 120.5 miles spent on major roadways like I-65 and I-465. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 85.1 miles on I-65, indicating long periods of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, you'll also navigate portions of West Michigan Avenue, which may offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster highways. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.1 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 41.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 120.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (US 41): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Morocco, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

113.8 mi in | ~2h 10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fishers, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (US 41): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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