South Dakota has lots of things to see! No matter which area of the state you live in or travel to, our roads traverse wide open prairie to winding, hilly landscapes.
Recently, the state’s roads were ranked among the best in the country! South Dakota has been ranked the second-best state for road quality in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
“The quality of a state’s roads can affect the safety and overall driving experience of motorists,” the narrative accompanying the ranking says. “This metric reflects the percentage of road miles considered to be in poor condition in each state, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration.”
Click ‘learn more’ below to see how other states compared.