How far is Penn Park, IN from Turkey Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Penn Park, IN to Turkey Creek, IN is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.71 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.79 mi
20.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.29 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turkey Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Park
2026-10-15T21:18
Arrive Turkey Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Penn Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ashley
IN

Town in Indiana

From Penn Park
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Turkey Creek
7.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Park and Turkey Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Park and Turkey Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Lane 221B Hamilton Lake

    1853 ft · 1 min · Lane 221B Hamilton Lake

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lane 221 Hamilton Lake

    1447 ft · 1 min · Lane 221 Hamilton Lake

  3. 3

    Continue on South Homestead Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · South Homestead Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 800 South; County Road 00N

    6.4 mi · 15 min · East 800 South; County Road 00N

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 4

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Road 4

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bronson Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Bronson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Turkey Creek Road

    110 m · 10 sec · West Turkey Creek Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Turkey Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Park and Turkey Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 4
4.66 mi · 30%
East 800 South
3.2 mi · 20%
County Road 00N
3.2 mi · 20%
South Bronson Road
1.95 mi · 12%
East State Street
1.36 mi · 9%
South Homestead Drive
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 800 South

Turn right onto East 800 South; County Road 00N

6.39 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashley
00h 11m from Penn Park
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Penn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Turkey Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Park to Turkey Creek?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Penn Park and 7.9 miles from Turkey Creek.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Penn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Turkey Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Ashley

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

11 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

43 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

77 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Albion station

84 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Park and Turkey Creek. Straight-line distance: 12.79 mi (20.59 km).

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#1 Penn Park

Penn Park is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5442200, -84.9238500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
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#2 Turkey Creek

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population8,423
Coordinates41.5558800, -85.1708000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Lane 221B Hamilton Lake (-84.92389, 41.54421)
End: West Turkey Creek Road (-85.170981, 41.555646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $4.99 $2.74 $5.49
Diesel $6.62 $3.64 $7.28

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

There is no time difference between Penn Park and Turkey Creek. The current time is 21:18:09.

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.