How far is Great Falls, MT from Cascade, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Cascade, MT is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Great Falls and Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Cascade.
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Start on 4th Street South
49 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
130 m · 21 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
1988 ft · 38 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue on Country Club Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 21 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 68: Cascade
1441 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Peter's Mission Road
1471 ft · 29 sec · Saint Peter's Mission Road
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
2218 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Cascade.
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
21.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Great Falls and Light Snow Likely near Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Cascade?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Great Falls and 13 miles from Cascade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Great Falls and Light Snow Likely near Cascade.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 24.5 mi (39.43 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cascade
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 677 |
| Coordinates | 47.2710600, -111.7005400 |
| Altitude | 1033 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade (-111.70054, 47.27106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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