Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 3871 ft. |
South Dakota-Wyoming State Line |
After crossing the Wyoming state line, US Highway 18 enters the community of Edgemont, SD. |
| 11.6 18.7 3468 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 471 |
East-south to the community of Rumford, SD. Limited services. |
| 12.0 19.3 3461 ft. |
Edgemont, SD |
Community of Edgemont, SD. Limited services. |
| 12.2 19.6 3428 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 24.0 38.7 4170 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 89 |
North to the community of Pringle, SD. Limited services. |
| 34.5 55.5 3665 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 18 veers off from its main route; goes south-west around the community of Hot Springs, SD, and rejoins its primary route on Jensen Highway. |
|
| 35.3 56.8 3547 ft. |
Hot Springs, SD |
Community of Hot Springs, SD. - Wind Cave National Park (26611 US Highway 385, Tel. 605-745-4600). - Butler Park (South Dakota St/S 14th St): softball/baseball fields, soccer field, open area. - Angostura Recreation Area (Tel. 605-745-6996). |
| 35.8 57.6 3445 ft. |
US Highway 385 |
North to Wind Cave National Park (26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD, Tel. 605-745-4600): cave tours, exhibits, visitor center, campground, hiking/nature trails, horseback riding. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 81 to the south. |
| 36.6 58.9 3396 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 18 goes west-north around the city of Hot Springs, SD and rejoins its main route at University Avenue. |
|
| 40.8 65.6 3202 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 79 |
North to the community of Buffalo Gap, SD (limited services) and the community of Fairburn, SD (limited services). |
| 41.8 67.3 3025 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 43.1 69.3 3159 ft. |
Hot Springs Municipal Airport |
East of highway. A public-use airport in Hot Springs, SD, Tel. 605-745-3555. |
| 43.6 70.1 3150 ft. |
County Highway 2a/County Highway 1a |
West to Angostura Reservoir: fishing, boating, swimming. |
| 47.1 75.8 3386 ft. |
Angostura Recreation Area |
West of highway; 13157 N. Angostura Rd, Hot Springs, SD, Tel. 605-745-6996. Visitor center, campground, cabins, marina, boat ramp, playground, beach, picnic shelter, fishing dock, vault/flush toilets, canoe/kayak rentals, resort. |
| 48.6 78.2 3402 ft. |
County Highway 1/Feedlot Road |
East to the community of Smithwick, SD. Limited services. |
| 58.3 93.9 3340 ft. |
US Highway 385 |
NOTE: US Highway 385 separates from US Highway 18 and goes south to the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 58.7 94.4 3340 ft. |
Oelrichs, SD |
Community of Oelrichs, SD. Limited services. |
| 84.3 135.6 2999 ft. |
Ogala, SD |
Community of Oglala, SD. - Oglala Lake (fishing). |
| 99.6 160.3 3241 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 407 |
South to Three Moccasin Park (Pine Ridge, SD) and the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 99.9 160.8 3261 ft. |
Pine Ridge, SD |
Community of Pine Ridge, SD. - Three Moccasin Park. |
| 101.5 163.4 3287 ft. |
Pine Ridge Landing Field |
South of highway. |
| 102.3 164.7 3323 ft. |
Wolf Creek Lake |
South of highway. Located in Pine Ridge, SD. Fishing. |
| 109.0 175.4 3412 ft. |
Big Foot Trail/BIA Highway 27 |
North to the community of Wounded Knee, SD. Limited services. |
| 111.0 178.6 3484 ft. |
Denby, SD |
North to the community of Denby, SD. Limited services. - Denby Lake (fishing). Lee Lake (fishing). |
| 117.0 188.3 3442 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 391 |
South to the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 125.6 202.2 3419 ft. |
Batesland, SD |
Community of Batesland, SD. Limited services. |
| 135.9 218.7 3353 ft. |
Allen Road |
North to the community of Allen, SD. Limited services. |
| 144.7 232.8 3310 ft. |
Martin, SD |
Community of Martin, SD. - Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge (29746 Bird Road, Tel. 605-685-6508): photography, walking trails, fishing, hunting, wildlife observation. |
| 144.9 233.2 3314 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 73 |
To the south, ends at the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. NOTE: East overlap with US Highway 18. |
| 145.5 234.1 3304 ft. |
Airport |
Martin Municipal Airport, south of US Highway 18, in Martin, SD. Public-use airport. |
| 155.0 249.5 3071 ft. |
Deadmans Lake |
South of highway. Fishing. |
| 157.0 252.7 3012 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 73 |
NOTE: SD State Highway 73 exits US Highway 18. North to the community of Long Valley, SD. Limited services. |
| 158.0 254.3 2999 ft. |
Tuthill, SD |
Community of Tuthill, SD. Limited services. |
| 180.3 290.2 2871 ft. |
Hollow Horn Bear Village |
West of highway, in Parmelee, SD. |
| 185.4 298.4 2736 ft. |
State Highway 63 |
North-west to the community of Parmelee, SD. - Hollow Horn Bear Village. - Eagle Feather Lake (fishing). |
| 199.3 320.8 2720 ft. |
BIA Highway 1 |
South to the community of Rosebud, SD (limited services) and the community of Two Strike, SD (limited services). |
| 201.8 324.7 2661 ft. |
US Highway 83 |
North to the community of White River, SD. - White River Municipal Airport (Tel. 605-828-0503): pubic airport. NOTE: Short east overlap with US Highway 18.Phone 605-828-0503 |
| 204.4 329.0 2582 ft. |
Mission, SD |
Community of Mission, SD. - Mission Lake (fishing). - Kimmel Park (Roosevelt Avenue): softball/baseball field, trees, swimming pool. |
| 204.8 329.5 2582 ft. |
US Highway 83 |
NOTE: US Highway 83 ends its concurrency with US Highway 18. South to the community of Olsonville, SD. - Olsonville Roadside Park. Further south, it crosses the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 205.7 331.1 2562 ft. |
Antelope, SD |
Community of Antelope, SD. - Antelope Lake (fishing). |
| 207.3 333.6 2549 ft. |
White Horse, SD |
Community of White Horse, SD. Limited services. |
| 219.9 353.9 2277 ft. |
Okreek, SD |
Community of Okreek, SD. Limited services. |
| 229.6 369.5 2152 ft. |
Carter, SD |
Community of Carter, SD. Limited services. - Carter Dam Reservoir (fishing). |
| 237.7 382.5 2054 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 53 |
South to the community of Clearfield, SD. Limited services. NOTE: Brief overlap with US Highway 18 to the east. |
| 238.5 383.8 2041 ft. |
Jordan Junction, SD |
Community of Jordan Junction, SD. Limited services. |
| 238.7 384.1 2034 ft. |
US Highway 183/South Dakota State Highways 44/53 |
NOTE: SD State Highway 53 ends its overlap with US Highway 18, joins SD State Highway 44 and proceed north-west to the community of New Witten, SD. Limited services. US Highway 183 heads north to a junction with US Interstate Highway 90. To the east, US Highway 183 and SD State Highway 44 run concurrently with US Highway 18. |
| 247.4 398.1 1972 ft. |
Winner, SD |
Community of Winner, SD. Limited services. |
| 247.8 398.8 1975 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 44 |
NOTE: SD State Highway 44 leaves US Highway 18. East to the community of Platte, SD. - Swimming Pool Park: picnic area, swimming pool, playground equipment. - South Park: playgrounds, swings, tennis court, pond, picnic shelter. - North Park: picnic shelters, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, softball field. - Platte Creek Recreation Area (35910 282nd St, Tel. 605-337-2587): campground, fish cleaning station, flush toilets, showers, dump station. |
| 251.0 404.0 2021 ft. |
280th Street |
East to McLaughlin Dam South Dakota State Game Production Area. |
| 258.3 415.6 2280 ft. |
Colome, SD |
Community of Colome, SD. Limited services. |
| 258.5 416.0 2277 ft. |
US Highway 183/South Dakota State Highway 49 |
NOTE: US Highway 183 ends its overlap with US Highway 18; south to the community of Wewela, SD (limited services). SD State Highway 49 goes north to the community of Hamill, SD. Limited services. |
| 264.0 424.8 2195 ft. |
328th Avenue |
South to Roosevelt Lake, in Dallas, SD. Fishing. |
| 268.8 432.6 2238 ft. |
Dallas, SD |
Community of Dallas, SD. Limited services. |
| 273.0 439.4 2172 ft. |
South Dakota State Highways 47/251 |
SD State Highway 47 proceeds north to the community of Iona, SD. Limited services. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 18 to the east. SD State Highway 251 goes south and ends at the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 273.3 439.8 2172 ft. |
Gregory, SD |
Community of Gregory, SD. - Gregory City Park: gazebo, swimming pools, picnic tables, benches, horseshoe pits, disc golf, ball diamond, tennis courts, playground equipment. |
| 281.1 452.4 2211 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 47 |
NOTE: SD State Highway 47 separates from US Highway 18. Goes south to the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 281.3 452.7 2205 ft. |
Burke, SD |
Community of Burke, SD. - Burke Lake (fishing). - Burke Lake Recreation Area (29145 Burke Lake Road, Tel. 605-337-2587): picnic shelter, boat ramp, drinking water, campground, fishing dock, vault toilets. |
| 288.0 463.4 2162 ft. |
Herrick, SD |
Community of Herrick, SD. Limited services. |
| 290.8 467.9 2142 ft. |
Lakes |
South of highway. Lake Berry and Indian Lake. Fishing in both lakes. |
| 293.4 472.2 2070 ft. |
St. Charles, SD |
Community of St. Charles, SD. Limited services. |
| 301.2 484.7 1952 ft. |
Bonesteel, SD |
Community of Bonesteel, SD. Limited services. |
| 305.4 491.4 1949 ft. |
Turney Avenue/County Road 50 |
East to the community of Fairfax, SD. Limited services. - Fairfax Lake (fishing). |
| 306.8 493.8 1929 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 43 |
South route to the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. |
| 315.8 508.2 1821 ft. |
US Highway 281 |
South to the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. NOTE: North-east overlap with US Highway 18. |
| 318.5 512.5 1778 ft. |
County Road 71 |
North-east route to Joe Day Bay Recreation Area (38180 297th Street, Lake Andes, SD, Tel. 605-487-7046): fishing, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, vault toilet. |
| 323.9 521.2 1572 ft. |
South Shore Recreation Area |
North of highway. |
| 325.6 524.0 1398 ft. |
Randall Creek Recreation Area |
East of highway, on 136 Randall Creek Road, Pickstown, SD, Tel. 605-487-7046): picnic shelter, campground, camping cabins, playground, fishing dock, boat ramp, game checkout, flush/vault toilets, showers, drinking water. |
| 326.0 524.7 1394 ft. |
Fort Randall Dam |
West of highway. |
| 327.6 527.2 1467 ft. |
Pickstown, SD |
Community of Pickstown, SD. - Randall Creek Recreation Area (136 Randall Creek Road, Tel. 605-487-7046). |
| 328.0 527.8 1486 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 46 |
East to the community of Wagner, SD. - Wagner Lake: rock waterfall, stone picnic tables, gazebo, picnic shelter, ponds, artesian well. - Wagner City Park: play structure, trees, picnic shelter. |
| 334.1 537.7 1470 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 50 |
West-north to the community of Geddes, SD. Limited services. NOTE: East concurrency with US Highway 18. |
| 334.2 537.8 1470 ft. |
Lake Andes, SD |
Community of Lake Andes, SD. - Annual Fish Days held the 1st weekend in June. - Annual Fort Randall traditional pow wow (first weekend of August). - Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (38672 291 St, Tel. 605-487-7603): fishing, wildlife observation, environmental education, photography, hunting. - Lake Andes (fishing). Owens Bay (fishing). |
| 340.0 547.1 1493 ft. |
Ravinia, SD |
Community of Ravinia, SD. Limited services. |
| 344.0 553.6 1457 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 50 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 18. South to the community of Wagner, SD. |
| 351.0 564.9 1457 ft. |
US Highway 281 |
NOTE: US Highway 281 separates from US Highway 18. North to the community of Armour, SD. - Lions Park (US Highway 281): camping pads, green space, playground, picnic shelters, cabins, restroom/shower facilities. - Lake Alcazar (next to Lions Park): fishing pond, walking path, swimming hole, stone benches. |
| 360.0 579.4 1480 ft. |
401st Street/S County Road 3 |
North to the community of Delmont, SD. Limited services. |
| 369.1 594.0 1601 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 37 |
North to the community of Parkston, SD. - Rose Bormann Memorial Park (Maple & Ash Sts). - Parkston East Park (East Main St): swimming pool, baseball/softball field. |
| 376.9 606.5 1371 ft. |
418th Avenue |
South to the community of Kaylor, SD. Limited services. |
| 379.8 611.2 1335 ft. |
421st Avenue |
North to Mogck Slough South Dakota State Public Shooting Area and Weiger Slough South Dakota State Public Shooting Area. |
| 382.8 616.0 1293 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 25 |
South to the community of Scotland, SD. - Lake Henry (fishing). |
| 385.0 619.5 1220 ft. |
Olivet, SD |
Community of Olivet, SD. Limited services. |
| 385.3 620.1 1178 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 389.9 627.4 1329 ft. |
Menno, SD |
Community of Menno, SD. - Lake Menno Recreation Area/Fredrick P. Huber Memorial Campground: fishing, picnic facilities, campsites. - Menno City Park (Park St): play equipment, picnic shelters, veterans' memorial, sand volleyball court, camping facilities, restrooms, horseshoes. |
| 397.9 640.3 1545 ft. |
US Highway 81 |
Junction of US Highway 81 |
| 414.8 667.6 1306 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 19 |
South to the community of Viborg, SD.- Swan Lake (fishing). - Annual Danish Days (every third weekend in July). NOTE: Short overlap to the north with US Highway 18. |
| 415.8 669.2 1316 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 19 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 18. North to the community of Hurley, SD (limited services) and the community of Parker, SD. Limited services. |
| 420.4 676.5 1250 ft. |
Davis, SD |
Community of Davis, SD. Limited services. |
| 420.8 677.2 1247 ft. |
461st Avenue |
North to the community of Chancellor, SD. Limited services. |
| 425.8 685.2 1280 ft. |
466th Avenue |
North to the community of Lennox, SD. - Westerman Park (South Main St): picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball court, flower gardens, swimming pool, wading pool, skate park, playground, band shelter, camping pads, baseball/softball diamonds, sand volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits. - West Evergreen Park (Fourth Ave): picnic shelter, playground equipment. |
| 430.3 692.5 1332 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 29 |
South to the community of Beresford, SD. - Bulow Park (W Main St, Tel. 605-763-2008): swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball field, picnic shelter.
|
| 433.2 697.1 1316 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 29 |
NOTE: US Interstate Highway ends its short concurrency with US Highway 18. North to the community of Tea, SD. - Lions Memorial Park (cor of 2nd St & Mary Ave): picnic shelter. - Tea City Park (cor of Main Ave & Brian St): basketball courts, swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic shelter, restrooms. |
| 434.7 699.6 1332 ft. |
Louise Avenue |
North to the community of Worthing, SD. Limited services. |
| 436.7 702.8 1355 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 115 |
North to the community of Harrisburg, SD. - Hugh Robinson Park (203 Prairie St). - Ellis Larson Park (507 E Maple St). - Legion Park (200 Willow St).
|
| 440.7 709.2 1329 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 11 |
North to the community of Shindler, SD. Limited services. NOTE: Short overlap to the east with US Highway 18. |
| 441.7 710.8 1286 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 11 |
NOTE: SD State Highway 11 separates from US Highway 18. South to the community of Alcester, SD. Limited services. |
| 443.7 714.0 1263 ft. |
Canton, SD |
Community of Canton, SD. - Newton Hills South Dakota State Park (28767 482nd Avenue, Tel. 987-2263): campground, playground, fishing dock, picnic shelter, beach, horse camp, cabins, boat ramp, lodge, flush toilets, showers. - Kennedy Park (N. Sanborn & 2nd St). - Chautauqua Park (Broadway & 10th St). -Stand Pipe Park (N Grant & E Lynn Sts). |
| 447.0 719.3 1230 ft. |
South Dakota-Iowa State Line |
US Highway 18 crosses the South Dakota-Iowa state line. Heads to the community of Inwood, IA. LD12e |