South Dakota has 7 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 457 miles of road. The longest is the Native American Scenic Byway, running roughly 313 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every South Dakota scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.
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Route data: US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers (geo.dot.gov). Location search by OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for reference only – check current conditions before travelling.
How to use the South Dakota scenic byways map
The map opens framed on South Dakota. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.
Scenic byways in South Dakota
Every scenic byway recorded in South Dakota, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
Native American Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
313 mi
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
69 mi
Badlands Loop Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
38 mi
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
22 mi
Wildlife Loop Road Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
16 mi
Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
0 mi
Gold Rush Byway
State Scenic Byway
0 mi
Byway designations in South Dakota
National Scenic Byway × 3 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 4 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in South Dakota
Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byways — Native American Scenic Byway, Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway — are a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our South Dakota campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the South Dakota cycling map.
Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.
South Dakota scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does South Dakota have?
This map shows 7 scenic byways in South Dakota, covering about 457 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in South Dakota?
The Native American Scenic Byway is the longest, at roughly 313 mapped miles.
Does South Dakota have any All-American Roads?
South Dakota has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 3 National Scenic Byways and a wider set of state-designated routes.
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.
