Origin
Cascade, MT
Morning in Cascade on Thursday
Local time
10:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cascade, MT to Great Falls, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cascade, MT
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Great Falls, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cascade, MT to Great Falls, MT covers 25.7 miles and takes about 27m 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, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Great Falls, MT is easy. At 27m with 1% 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 0.8 miles (I 15 / First Special Service Force Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.9 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 15 / First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
3
25.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
4th Street South
Turn left onto 4th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 22 mi | 20m |
| Country Club Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street South | 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 Great Falls, 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
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Avenue South
8
Turn left onto 4th Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street South
9
Arrive at destination
4th Street South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Great Falls, MT
Morning in Great Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°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
36 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
27m 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 Great Falls, MT covers 25.7 miles and takes about 27m 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, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.07 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 Great Falls, MT is easy. At 27m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 15 / First Special Service Force Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.9 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cascade, MT to Great Falls, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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