Origin
Angola, IN
Late night in Angola on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Angola, IN to Penn Park, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Angola, IN
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Penn Park, IN
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Trip Overview
This 10-mile drive from Angola to Penn Park is a quick trip, taking about 22 minutes to complete. It's an easy one-day excursion, perfect for a short local adventure within Indiana's Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily via West Bellefontaine Road, South Old US Hwy 27, and South Wayne Street. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. There are no designated stops on this short journey, making it a straightforward point-to-point drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bellefontaine Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| South Old US Hwy 27 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Wayne Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lane 221B Hamilton Lake | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lane 221 Hamilton Lake | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Bellefontaine Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angola, IN and Penn Park, IN.
1
Start on US 20
26 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue
253 ft
·
5 sec
3
Continue on South Wayne Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wayne Street
4
Continue on South Old US Hwy 27
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old US Hwy 27
5
Turn slight left onto West Bellefontaine Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
West Bellefontaine Road
6
Turn left onto Lane 221 Hamilton Lake
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lane 221 Hamilton Lake
7
Turn slight right onto Lane 221B Hamilton Lake
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lane 221B Hamilton Lake
8
Continue on Lane 221B Hamilton Lake
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lane 221B Hamilton Lake
9
Arrive at destination
Lane 221B Hamilton Lake
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Lane 221 Hamilton Lake
Turn left onto Lane 221 Hamilton Lake
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Penn Park, IN
Late night in Penn Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 36% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on West Bellefontaine Road. This drive won't feel like a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it offers a varied experience as you transition between different road types. You'll likely find yourself on a combination of faster road sections and more local, potentially slower, streets as you make your way to Penn Park.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on West Bellefontaine Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near Lane 221 Hamilton Lake.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Angola, IN to Penn Park, IN is easy. At 22m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.4 miles (Lane 221 Hamilton Lake): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Angola, IN
Full guide →Founded 1838
Angola is a town of 9,300 people (2020) and the county seat of Steuben County in Northern Indiana. It is the home of Trine University.
Top landmarks
- • Steuben County Jail — historic jail located at Angola, Steuben County, Indiana
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on West Bellefontaine Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.4 miles (Lane 221 Hamilton Lake): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penn Park, 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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