How far is Cascade, MT from Belt, MT?
The driving distance from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Belt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Belt.
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Start on 1st Street Northwest
2218 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on Saint Peter's Mission Road
993 ft · 20 sec · Saint Peter's Mission Road
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Take the ramp right toward Great Falls
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
22 mi · 21 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Country Club Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
6.5 mi · 9 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue straight
14 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
528 ft · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
40 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade and Belt.
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.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
22 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cascade and Sunny near Belt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade to Belt?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Cascade and 23.2 miles from Belt.
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 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cascade and Sunny near Belt.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Great Falls City Attorney's Office
Cascade County Treasurer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.
Shelby
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Belt. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).
#1 Cascade
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 677 |
| Coordinates | 47.2710600, -111.7005400 |
| Altitude | 1033 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belt
Town of the United States
| Population | 568 |
| Coordinates | 47.3860800, -110.9255100 |
| Altitude | 1070 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-110.925443, 47.386285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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