Once traveling about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to clear of the mountains, the road turns more sharply to the north.

The final 1.5 miles (2.4 km) sees the route turn more directly eastward to enter the town of Wells.

[1][2] Angel Lake Road may be closed to travel during winters.

Angel Lake Road became a state highway on July 1, 1976.

[3] State Route 231 was designated a Nevada Scenic Byway on June 30, 1995.