Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 1821 ft. |
South Dakota-Nebraska State Line |
US Highway 281 begins its route in South Dakota after crossing the Nebraska-South Dakota state line. |
| 0.8 1.3 1821 ft. |
US Highway 18 |
West-north to the community Fairfax, SD. - Fairfax Lake (fishing). Limited services. NOTE: North-east concurrency with US Highway 281. |
| 3.4 5.5 1778 ft. |
County Road 71 |
North to Joe Day Bay Recreation Area (Fairfax, SD). |
| 8.4 13.5 1677 ft. |
South Shore Recreation Area |
North of highway. |
| 10.5 16.9 1398 ft. |
Randall Creek Recreation Area |
East of highway. Randall Creek Recreation Area (136 Randall Creek Road, Tel. 605-487-7046): fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, campground, picnic shelter, cabins, playground, dump station, flush/vault toilets, drinking water, showers, game checkout. |
| 11.0 17.7 1394 ft. |
Lake Francis Case |
West of highway. Fishing. |
| 12.8 20.6 1476 ft. |
Pickstown, SD |
Community of Pickstown, SD. - Randall Creek Recreation Area (136 Randall Creek Road, Tel. 605-487-7046): fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, campground, picnic shelter, cabins, playground, dump station, flush/vault toilets, drinking water, showers, game checkout. |
| 12.9 20.8 1486 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 46 |
East to the community of Wagner, SD. - Wagner City Park: trees, picnic shelter, play structure. - Wagner Lake: ponds, rock waterfall, artesian well, stone picnic tables, picnic shelter, gazebo. |
| 13.9 22.3 1421 ft. |
297th Street |
West to North Bay. Fishing. |
| 19.1 30.7 1470 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 50 |
West-north to the community of Geddes, SD (limited services). NOTE: East overlap with US Highway 281. |
| 19.2 30.9 1470 ft. |
Lake Andes, SD |
Community of Lake Andes, SD. - Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (38672 291 St, Tel. 605-487-7603): wildlife observation, photography, fishing, hunting, environmental education. - Lake Andes (fishing). Owens Bay (fishing). - Annual Fish Days held the 1st weekend in June. - Annual Fort Randall traditional pow wow (first weekend of August). |
| 23.9 38.5 1496 ft. |
387th Avenue |
North to Owens Bay (fishing). |
| 24.9 40.1 1493 ft. |
Ravinia, SD |
Community of Ravinia, SD (limited services). |
| 29.0 46.6 1457 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 50 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 281. South to the community of Wagner, SD. |
| 33.0 53.1 1437 ft. |
289th Street |
West to Johnson Bay (fishing). |
| 36.0 57.9 1457 ft. |
US Highway 18 |
NOTE: US Highway 18 separates from US Highway 281 and goes east to the community of Tripp, SD. Limited services. |
| 37.0 59.5 1460 ft. |
County Road 34/285th Street |
West to the community of Geddes, SD. |
| 37.9 61.0 1476 ft. |
County Highway 504/284th Street |
East to the community of Delmont, SD (limited services). |
| 41.3 66.5 1519 ft. |
Armour, SD |
Community of Armour, SD. - Lake Alcazar (next to Lions Park): swimming hole, fishing pond, stones benches, walking path. - Lions Park (US Highway 281):
playground, cabins, camping pads, restroom/shower facilities, picnic shelters, green space. |
| 46.0 74.0 1591 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 44 |
East to the community of Parkston, SD. - Parkston East Park (East Main St): baseball/softball field, swimming pool. - Rose Bormann Memorial Park (Maple & Ash Sts). NOTE: Brief overlap to the west with US Highway 281. |
| 48.7 78.4 1565 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 44 |
NOTE: End of short overlap with US Highway 281. East to the community of Platte, SD. - North Park: picnic shelters, softball field, playground equipment. - South Park: tennis court, swings, pond, picnic shelter, playgrounds, benches. - Swimming Pool Park: playground equipment, picnic area, swimming pool. |
| 51.7 83.2 1558 ft. |
273rd Street/County Highway 560 |
East to the community of Corsica, SD. West to the community of Harrison, SD. Limited services. |
| 63.1 101.6 1647 ft. |
Stickney, SD |
Community of Stickney, SD. Limited services. |
| 63.9 102.8 1627 ft. |
Pleasant Lake South Dakota State Public Shooting Area |
West of highway. |
| 70.5 113.4 1519 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 90 |
East to the community of Mount Vernon, SD. Limited services. West to the community of Plankinton, SD. - West Side Park: playground equipment, picnic shelter, shaded areas. - Pool Side Park (east of Plankinton): picnic shelter, sand volleyball court, basketball court, play area, tennis court; and the community of White Lake, SD. Limited services. |
| 71.6 115.3 1496 ft. |
Old Highway 16/County Road 34 |
West to the community of Plankinton, SD. |
| 82.3 132.5 1407 ft. |
243rd Street/County Road 10 |
East to the community of Aurora Center, SD. Limited services. West to Wilmarth Lake Game Production Area. |
| 96.4 155.1 1401 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 34 |
West to the community of Wessington, SD (limited services). East to the community of Lane, SD (limited services) and the community of Woonsocket, SD. - City Park (N 2nd Avenue): play equipment. |
| 104.4 168.0 1371 ft. |
221st Street |
East to the community of Alpena, SD. Limited services. |
| 111.4 179.3 1362 ft. |
214th Street/County Road 26 |
East to the community of Virgil, SD. Limited services. |
| 116.4 187.3 1332 ft. |
209th Street/County Road 20 |
West to Norwegian Slough South Dakota State Public Shooting Area. |
| 117.4 189.0 1332 ft. |
US Highway 14 |
East to the city of Huron, SD. - Riverside Park (340 Riverview Ave SE): flower gardens, walking trails, picnic shelter. - Memorial Park (10 Jersey Ave NE): horseshoe courts, campground, grills, paved walking trails, playground equipment, baseball backstops. - Prospect Park (1675 Idaho Ave SE): playground equipment, picnic shelter, picnic tables, skateboard park. - Ravine Lake Park (800 Easy St): paddle boats, walking trails, benches, picnic shelters, picnic tables, fishing nodes (handicap accessible), gazebo, mini golf, sand beach. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 281 to the north. |
| 120.1 193.3 1352 ft. |
Wolsey, SD |
Community of Wolsey, SD. Limited services. |
| 124.1 199.7 1358 ft. |
US Highway 14 |
NOTE: US Highway 14 exits US Highway 281. West to the community of Wessington, SD. |
| 126.1 202.9 1348 ft. |
200th Street |
East to the community of Broadband, SD. Limited services. |
| 136.3 219.3 1329 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 28 |
East to the community of Hitchcock, SD. Limited services. |
| 143.5 231.0 1316 ft. |
Tulare, SD |
Community of Tulare, SD. - Twin Lakes. Fishing. |
| 146.3 235.5 1316 ft. |
Lakes |
Twin Lakes and Mud Lake, west of highway. Fishing. |
| 149.8 241.0 1342 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 26 |
West-south-west to Cottonwood Lake (fishing) and a junction with SD State Highway 47. |
| 152.9 246.1 1302 ft. |
Redfield, SD |
Community of Redfield, SD. - Have-A-Rest Park: picnic shelter, fishing, boat launch, restrooms, playground, camping pads. - Centennial Park: lighted baseball field, batting cage, tennis courts, picnic shelter, restrooms. - City Park: swimming pool, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, lighted softball field, track, football field, sand volleyball court, restroom. |
| 153.3 246.7 1296 ft. |
US Highway 212 |
West to the communities of Zell, SD and Rockham, SD. Limited services in both communities. NOTE: Very brief overlap with US Highway 281 to the east. |
| 153.8 247.5 1299 ft. |
US Highway 12 |
NOTE: End of brief concurrency with US Highway 281. East to the community of Frankfort, SD. - Fishers Grove South Dakota State Park (17290 Fishers Lane, Frankfort, SD, Tel. 605-472-1336): warming shelter, picnic shelter, boat ramp, playground, campground, flush/vault toilets, showers, dump station. |
| 162.3 261.2 1296 ft. |
Ashton, SD |
Community of Ashton, SD. Limited services. |
| 173.4 279.0 1296 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 20 |
East to the community of Melette, SD (limited services) and the community of Brentford, SD (limited services). West to the community of Northville, SD (limited services) and the community of Chelsea, SD (limited services). |
| 179.2 288.4 1296 ft. |
148th Street/County Road 27 |
West to the community of Mansfield, SD. Limited services. West to the community of Verdon. Limited services. |
| 185.0 297.7 1302 ft. |
142nd Avenue/County Road 23 |
East to the communities of Warner, SD (limited services) and Stratford, SD (limited services). |
| 185.4 298.3 1283 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 187.6 301.9 1286 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 189.2 304.5 1299 ft. |
138th Street |
West to Lords Lake (Aberdeen, SD). Fishing. |
| 194.2 312.5 1312 ft. |
US Highway 12 |
Junction of US Highway 12 |
| 200.5 322.6 1342 ft. |
127th Street |
West to Richmond Lake. Fishing. |
| 205.6 330.8 1362 ft. |
122nd Street |
East to the community of Columbia, SD. Limited services. |
| 207.5 334.0 1371 ft. |
Westport, SD |
Community of Westport, SD. Limited services. |
| 211.5 340.4 1381 ft. |
116th Street |
West to Willow Creek Lake (Richmond, SD). Fishing. |
| 212.5 342.0 1388 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 10 |
West to the community of Leola, SD. Limited services. NOTE: Brief overlap to the north with US Highway 281. |
| 213.6 343.7 1388 ft. |
114th Street |
East to the community of Barnard, SD. Limited services. |
| 215.6 346.9 1398 ft. |
South Dakota State Highway 10 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 281. East to the community of Houghton, SD. - Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (107th Street). |
| 220.3 354.5 1401 ft. |
Frederick, SD |
Community of Frederick, SD. - Simmons Park (5th Avenue). |
| 227.6 366.3 1427 ft. |
South Dakota-North Dakota State Line |
US Highway 281 ends its route in South Dakota; crosses the state line into Ellendale, ND. LD12e |