Origin
Chiloquin, OR
Afternoon in Chiloquin on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chiloquin, OR to Malone, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
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.
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 mostly surface roads. 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.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Chiloquin, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 28.8 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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.
Destination
Malone, OR
Afternoon in Malone on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°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
1 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49.6 mi in 1h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on The Dalles-California Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. 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.
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.
Yes — Crater Lake National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Malone, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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