How far is Belt, MT from Cascade, MT?

The driving distance from Belt, MT to Cascade, MT is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.62 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.16 mi
59.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.03 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM MDT
Return by in Belt
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belt
2026-04-18T04:21
Arrive Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belt
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Belt
23.2 mi
00h 28m
To Cascade
23.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belt and Cascade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belt and Cascade.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    528 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Castner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Castner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    20.5 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Country Club Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    21.8 mi · 21 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 68: Cascade

    1441 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Saint Peter's Mission Road

    1471 ft · 29 sec · Saint Peter's Mission Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street Northwest

    2218 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belt and Cascade.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 47%
Country Club Boulevard
1.99 mi · 4%
Castner Street
1.21 mi · 3%
1st Street Northwest
0.42 mi · 1%
Saint Peter's Mission Road
0.28 mi · 1%
MT 68
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

21.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 28m from Belt
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belt and Sunny near Cascade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belt to Cascade?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Belt and 23.4 miles from Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belt and Sunny near Cascade.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belt and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Belt

Town of the United States

Population568
Coordinates47.3860800, -110.9255100
Altitude1070
CountryUnited States
Cascade

#2 Cascade

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population677
Coordinates47.2710600, -111.7005400
Altitude1033
CountryUnited States
Start: Belt (-110.92551, 47.38608)
End: Cascade (-111.70054, 47.27106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.85
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.42 $12.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.98 $13.96
Premium $4.55 $7.51 $15.01
Diesel $5.41 $8.93 $17.86

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 Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Belt and Cascade. The current time is 04:21:57.

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.