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Trip from Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

49.6 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Malone, OR, OR

Malone, OR

Anastasia Nagibina

Trip Overview

The drive from Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Southside Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 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 28.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR is easy. At 1h 5m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles (OR 140 / Greensprings Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
28.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford

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

Toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford
3
29.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
29.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | OR 140 / Greensprings Drive

Turn left onto OR 140 / Greensprings Drive

Navigation decision point

4
33.8 mi into trip | ~41m in | Southside Expressway

Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | Malone Road

Turn right onto Malone Road

Navigation decision point

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 Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

28.8 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
The Dalles-California Highway 27.7 mi 32m
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway 14.2 mi 21m
Southside Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
Chiloquin Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Malone Road 0.3 mi <1m
Greensprings Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Chocktoot Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: The Dalles-California Highway — 27.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OR 422S

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Chocktoot Street
2

Turn left onto OR 422

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chiloquin Boulevard
3

Turn left onto US 97

28 mi · 32 min · The Dalles-California Highway
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford
5

Turn left

88 ft · 9 sec
6

Turn left onto OR 140

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Greensprings Drive
7

Continue on OR 140

4.4 mi · 5 min · Southside Expressway
8

Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway

149 ft · 1 sec · Southside Expressway
9

Continue on Southside Expressway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Southside Expressway
10

Turn right onto OR 39

14 mi · 21 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
11

Turn right onto Malone Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Malone Road
12

Arrive at destination

Malone Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.8 mi from Chiloquin, OR · 29m into the drive

city in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Klamath Falls, OR

25 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.

Popular next leg

Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR

23.3 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Klamath Falls, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Klamath Falls, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Chiloquin, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Malone, OR

The final approach into Malone, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.88 one way

$19.76 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $10.46 $20.91
premium $5.59 $10.92 $21.84
diesel $5.61 $10.95 $21.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Chiloquin, OR

Afternoon in Chiloquin on Thursday

Local time

3:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malone, OR

Afternoon in Malone on Thursday

Local time

3:37 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

5 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

1h 5m 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 Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Southside Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Chiloquin, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR is easy. At 1h 5m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles (OR 140 / Greensprings Drive): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

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