Origin
Malone, OR
Morning in Malone on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malone, OR to Chiloquin, 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
49.8 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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 Malone, OR to Chiloquin, OR covers 49.8 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, East Front Street, Southside Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 27.9 mi | 33m |
| East Front Street | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Southside Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Klamath Falls-Malin Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Chiloquin Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Malone Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chocktoot Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greensprings Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 27.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malone, OR and Chiloquin, OR.
1
Start on Malone Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Malone Road
2
Turn left onto OR 39
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
3
Continue on East Front Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Front Street
4
Turn left onto OR 140
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southside Expressway
5
Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway
131 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southside Expressway
6
Continue on Southside Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Southside Expressway
7
Continue on OR 140
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Greensprings Drive
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge onto US 97
28 mi
·
33 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
10
Turn right onto OR 422
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chiloquin Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn right onto OR 422S
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chocktoot Street
12
Arrive at destination
OR 422S
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 24.9 miles from Malone, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 39 / Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
Turn left onto OR 39 / Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
OR 140 / Southside Expressway
Turn left onto OR 140 / Southside Expressway
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Southside Expressway
Enter roundabout onto Southside Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
OR 422S / Chocktoot Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 422S / Chocktoot Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.92 one way
$19.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
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 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
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
Chiloquin, OR
Morning in Chiloquin on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°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 cooler 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?
49.8 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: 27.9 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 0.3 miles in near OR 39 / Klamath Falls-Malin Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Malone, OR to Chiloquin, 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 0.3 miles (OR 39 / Klamath Falls-Malin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (OR 140 / Southside Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (Southside Expressway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 49.8 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.9 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 0.3 miles (OR 39 / Klamath Falls-Malin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (OR 140 / Southside Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (Southside Expressway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chiloquin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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