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 Three Forks, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cascade, MT
JOHN CALLERY
Three Forks, MT
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from Cascade, MT to Three Forks, MT covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, Stockett Road, Cottonwood Coulee Road 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 $7.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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.
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cascade, MT to Three Forks, MT is easy. At 1h 29m with 3% 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
5 of 5 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
32.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MT 227 / Stockett Road
Turn right onto MT 227 / Stockett Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Cottonwood Coulee Road
Turn left onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 22 mi | 20m |
| Stockett Road | 9.5 mi | 23m |
| Cottonwood Coulee Road | 8.3 mi | 31m |
| 10th Avenue South | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Country Club Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 87 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.4 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 Three Forks, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
9
Turn right onto MT 227
9.5 mi
·
23 min
·
Stockett Road
10
Turn left onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
4.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Cottonwood Coulee Road
11
Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Cottonwood Coulee Road
12
Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Cottonwood Coulee Road
13
Arrive at destination
Cottonwood Coulee Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Cascade, MT · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Cascade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Three Forks, MT
The final approach into Three Forks, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Three Forks, MT
Morning in Three Forks on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
15 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
1h 29m 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 Three Forks, MT covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, Stockett Road, Cottonwood Coulee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $7.94 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 Three Forks, MT is easy. At 1h 29m with 3% 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 Three Forks, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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