Trip from Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Southside Expressway, The Dalles-California Highway. 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 11.6 miles from Klamath Falls, 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 $4.64 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.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 40m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 33m

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 Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR covers 23.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Southside Expressway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Klamath Falls-Malin Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Klamath Falls-Malin Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 97 Business / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 97 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (OR 140 / Greensprings Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 97 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto US 97 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

2.5 mi into trip | ~3m 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

5

2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | OR 140 / Greensprings Drive

Turn left onto OR 140 / Greensprings Drive

Navigation decision point

4

7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | Southside Expressway

Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

23 mi into trip | ~33m 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 Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

2.5 mi in | ~3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway	14.2 mi	21m
Southside Expressway	5.7 mi	7m
The Dalles-California Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Malone Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Greensprings Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
US 97 Business	0.2 mi	<1m
South 7th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Klamath Falls-Malin Highway — 14.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 7th Street

165 ft · 14 sec · South 7th Street

2

Turn left onto US 97 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

3

Take the ramp onto US 97 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 97 Business

4

Merge onto US 97

1.6 mi · 1 min · The Dalles-California Highway

5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford

6

Turn left

88 ft · 9 sec

7

Turn left onto OR 140

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Greensprings Drive

8

Continue on OR 140

4.4 mi · 5 min · Southside Expressway

9

Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway

149 ft · 1 sec · Southside Expressway

10

Continue on Southside Expressway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Southside Expressway

11

Turn right onto OR 39

14 mi · 21 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

12

Turn right onto Malone Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Malone Road

13

Arrive at destination

Malone Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.64 one way

$9.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$4.91	$9.82
premium	$5.59	$5.13	$10.26
diesel	$5.61	$5.14	$10.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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	7	$2.45	$1.12
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.04	$0.93
EV Truck/SUV	9.3	$3.26	$1.49

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 15, 2026

Origin

Klamath Falls, OR

Evening in Klamath Falls on Thursday

Local time

8:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malone, OR

Evening in Malone on Thursday

Local time

8:44 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

34m 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 Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR covers 23.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Klamath Falls-Malin Highway, Southside Expressway, The Dalles-California Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Klamath Falls, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 97 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (OR 140 / Greensprings Drive): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

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