How far is Cascade, MT from Three Forks, MT?
The driving distance from Cascade, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Three Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Three Forks.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Stockett Road
9.5 mi · 23 min · Stockett Road
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
4.1 mi · 16 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Coulee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade and Three Forks.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Three Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade to Three Forks?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25 miles from Cascade and 25 miles from Three Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 4:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cascade and Sunny near Three Forks.
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 Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 28.62 mi (46.06 km).
#1 Cascade
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 677 |
| Coordinates | 47.2710600, -111.7005400 |
| Altitude | 1033 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Coulee Road (-111.090454, 47.281341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
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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