How far is Merrill, OR from Malone, OR?

The driving distance from Merrill, OR to Malone, OR is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.44 mi
00h 05m
Flight
2.14 mi
3.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.14 mi
Kilometers
3.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.44 mi
Kilometers
3.93 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malone
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM PDT
Return by in Merrill
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrill
2026-04-18T06:37
Arrive Malone
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Merrill
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Malin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Merrill
1.2 mi
00h 02m
To Malone
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Merrill and Malone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merrill and Malone.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    52 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    101 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    3107 ft · 2 min · East Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Malone Road

    1636 ft · 45 sec · Malone Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Malone Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrill and Malone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
291.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
1.43 mi · 59%
East Front Street
0.59 mi · 24%
Malone Road
0.31 mi · 13%
North Main Street
0.06 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

Continue on Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

1.43 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malin
00h 02m from Merrill
Leave By
8:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Merrill and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merrill to Malone?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Malin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Merrill and 1.2 miles from Malone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrill and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Stop Ideas Near Malin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Malin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malin.

RAIL

Klamath Falls station

38 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

49 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

108 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

114 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrill and Malone. Straight-line distance: 2.14 mi (3.45 km).

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#1 Merrill

City in Oregon, USA

Population859
Coordinates42.0251500, -121.6005500
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Malone

Malone is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0196000, -121.5594400
Altitude1240
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrill (-121.60055, 42.02515)
End: Malone (-121.55944, 42.0196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.89
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.48 $0.96
Premium $5.57 $0.50 $1.00
Diesel $6.37 $0.57 $1.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrill and Malone. The current time is 06:37:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.