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● Sturgis Ride Guide
Badlands Loop
I-90 east to Wall Drug, then SD-240 through the alien-planet spires of Badlands National Park. A must-do day ride.
Miles
68
Time
2.5 – 3 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Starts at
Sturgis (I-90 East)
The Route
Sturgis, SD → Badlands National Park, Interior, SD
What to Expect
Long, wide-open interstate run followed by the Badlands Loop Road with a dozen overlooks. Hot, exposed and treeless — hydrate, sunscreen, mid-day gets brutal. Park entrance fee applies.
Ride Brief
Skill Level
Easy. Interstate cruise and a wide two-lane loop. Anyone comfortable on the highway can do this.
Fuel
Gas in Wall before dropping into the park. The loop is 30+ mi of nothing — do not enter on a quarter tank.
Food Along the Way
Wall Drug and Cactus Cafe in Wall are the only real options. Bring water; the visitor center has vending only.
Best Time to Ride
Early morning or late afternoon — mid-day the pavement radiates like a griddle and there's zero shade.
Watch Out For
- !Extreme heat and dehydration
- !Crosswinds on I-90
- !Bighorn sheep at overlooks