Origin
Cascade, MT
Morning in Cascade on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cascade, MT
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 87, 10th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
3,803 ft
3,344 ft
Total Climb
860 ft
Total Descent
740 ft
Highest Point
3,803 ft
~43.2 mi in
Elevation Range
459 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT is easy. At 51m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Great Falls
Navigation decision point
Toward Great Falls
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East
4
46.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 22 mi | 20m |
| US 87 | 14 mi | 15m |
| 10th Avenue South | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Country Club Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| MT 331 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saint Peter's Mission Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
— 22 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade, MT and Belt, MT.
1
Start on MT 68
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
1st Street Northwest
2
Continue on MT 68
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Saint Peter's Mission Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Great Falls
4
Merge onto I 15
22 mi
·
20 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 15 BUS
Toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East
6
Continue on I 15 Bus; US 89; MT 3; MT 200; I 315
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Boulevard
7
Continue on I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
10th Avenue South
8
Continue on US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
9
Turn left onto MT 331
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MT 331
10
Turn right onto Bridge Street
528 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
133 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left
194 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Cascade, MT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Cascade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belt, MT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Belt, MT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.74 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belt, MT
Morning in Belt on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 87, 10th Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Cascade, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT is easy. At 51m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cascade, MT to Belt, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 3,344 ft to 3,803 ft elevation with about 860 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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