How far is Three Forks, MT from Cascade, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Cascade, MT is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Three Forks and Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Cascade.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
8.3 mi · 32 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockett Road
9.5 mi · 23 min · Stockett Road
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 13 min
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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 Three Forks and Cascade.
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
21.8 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 Three Forks and Sunny near Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Cascade?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 Three Forks and 25.2 miles from Cascade.
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 21.6 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 3:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Forks and Sunny near Cascade.
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 Three Forks and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 28.62 mi (46.06 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 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 43m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
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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