South Dakota
National parks, the official driver handbook, and how far you can realistically reach by car — everything you need to start planning a trip around South Dakota.
National parks in South Dakota
Badlands National Park
BADL
Jewel Cave National Monument
JECA
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
LECL
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
MIMI
Missouri National Recreational River
MNRR
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
MORU
Wind Cave National Park
WICAScenic byways in South Dakota
Badlands Loop Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 38 mi
View byway →Loess Hills Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 223 mi
View byway →Native American Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 349 mi
View byway →Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 68 mi
View byway →Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 21 mi
View byway →Wildlife Loop Road Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway — 12 mi
View byway →Traffic rules
Right turn on red: permitted after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it.
Speed, seat-belt and phone classifications follow the IIHS and GHSA state-law tables; laws change, so confirm the details in South Dakota's official source: South Dakota DPS (Dept. of Public Safety). For the full rundown, see our US driving-rules guide.
Driver handbook
Refueling in South Dakota
Self-service is standard: pull up to the pump, pay at the pump by card or prepay inside, then fill up yourself. Many stations — especially overnight — won't switch the pump on until you've paid. Fuel is priced per US gallon, and a regular fill is right for almost every rental.
Latest EIA weekly figure in USD per US gallon; some states show their PADD regional average. Compare every state on the fuel-price map, or read the full guide to refueling in the USA.