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Satellite view of the best driving roads in South Dakota

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The best driving roads in South Dakota

3 driving roads in South Dakota, each with its route, climb and best seasons.

Roads3mapped
Combined55 mi89 km of driving
High point1,956 m6,417 ft
Satellite map of Iron Mountain Road Iron Mountain Road23 mi · 48 min · 9 hairpinsView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Needles Highway, The West

Needles Highway

SD 87The West

14 mi · 30 min · 1,956 m summit
Satellite map of Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, The West

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

US 14AThe West

19 mi · 37 min · 1,624 m summit

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Driving in South Dakota: common questions

What is the best driving road in South Dakota?
Iron Mountain Road is the place to start. Pigtail bridges and tunnels framing Mount Rushmore.
How many great driving roads does South Dakota have?
3 roads in our catalogue, 55 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
What is the highest road in South Dakota?
Needles Highway is the highest, climbing to about 1,956 m (6,417 ft).