Trip from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Harpold Road, Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Malone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Bonanza, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR?

The route from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

21.5 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR covers 21.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harpold Road, Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Malone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Harpold Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 21.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Harpold Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Harpold Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Harpold Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Klamath Falls-Malin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (Malone Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harpold Avenue

Turn left onto Harpold Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

15.1 mi into trip | ~36m in | Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

Navigation decision point

3

21.2 mi into trip | ~45m in | Malone Road

Turn left onto Malone Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Harpold Road	14.8 mi	35m
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway	6 mi	8m
Malone Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Harpold Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
North Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Harpold Road — 14.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonanza, OR and Malone, OR.

1

Start on OR 70

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Street

2

Turn left onto Harpold Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Harpold Avenue

3

Continue on Harpold Road

15 mi · 35 min · Harpold Road

4

Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

5.4 mi · 7 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

5

Take the ramp onto OR 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

6

Turn left onto Malone Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Malone Road

7

Arrive at destination

Malone Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.28 one way

$8.57 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$4.53	$9.07
premium	$5.59	$4.73	$9.47
diesel	$5.61	$4.75	$9.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.5	$2.26	$1.03
Efficient EV	5.4	$1.88	$0.86
EV Truck/SUV	8.6	$3.01	$1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Bonanza, OR

Evening in Bonanza on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

30°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malone, OR

Evening in Malone on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

36°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

6 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

45m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR covers 21.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Harpold Road, Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Malone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Bonanza, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Harpold Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Klamath Falls-Malin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (Malone Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bonanza, OR to Malone, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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