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2.69 out of 5 Rider Rating 2.69
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2009

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September 24, 2009
The mileage between gas stops was close to 100…
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September 7, 2009
I can't believe somebody would put an interstate…
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Written Directions

Start out on I-90 West at mile marker 435 (eastern South Dakota)and continue west until you hit mile marker 32 for the first exit into Sturgis, SD.

Scenery

Starting at the eastern end of the state you come over the last risen rolling down toward the Missouri River near Ocoama, SD. The terrain changes from lightly rolling hills, to very extended plains for as far as the eye can see. Past Murdo, SD it changes as you enter the Badlands showing you some of the more rocky cliffs off in the distance either side of the road. Sunrise over the Missouri river morning 6th August.

Drive Enjoyment

90 East and West is currently under construction for repaving. It is a fast road with a normal speed limit of 75 miles an hour. The ride was really smooth, and not what I expected with the hard winters they have that far north. The road is pretty flat, with a strong wind constantly blowing knocking you around a good bit. There is a scenic overlook just past Murdo that was pretty good for pictures taking. A view of the open rolling plains heading toward Sturgis on I-90.

Tourism Opportunities

If you have a small gas tank, you will need to carry a gas can for the trip through the badlands. Just past Chamberlain, SD you will cross the Missouri River. Just past the river you will come to Al's Oasis and Cedar Shores recreation area. They have spaces for motorcycles. If here is rain in the forecast don't pick campsite 14/ 15. Murdo, SD is a good place to stop for gas, and food. It also has the Pioneer Auto Museum. The cost to get in was only $10 but the locals told me it would take about 3 hours to see everything without being rushed. You will also start seeing signs pretty far out talking about Wall Drug Store. In Wall, SD what used to be a small drug store has now turned into a pretty large complex with multiple attractions. Wall is a must stop, especially if you have kids. At the far west end of the road you will come into Rapid City and from there you are very close to multiple destinations. Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Lead.

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Jerry Donna Va
August 7, 2021
116 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The i90 is one of those roads that when you ride thru SD it seems so relaxing, I have been able to ride many different bikes in the past 45 years. And my wife and I have traded our last BMW1600 a couple years ago for two Can Am spyders, they dont have the fuel range but the speed to travel 80+ from full to empty. Yes the winds can be very high at times, we travel from Va and funny how we will take 64w to K.C. and 29N to 90 west but always take 44west out of Rapid City traveling S.E. to @ Omaha. Everyone stay safe
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Trapper
November 28, 2011
57 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Rode this route east from Sturgis back to Alabama. 2009 detoured through the Bad Lands then back on to I-90, 2010 through Sioux Falls, and 2011 turned south onto US Hwy. 83 at Murdo, SD. I had no problems getting fuel with a 150 mile range ride.
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Guest
September 7, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
How far is between gas stops through the bad lands?
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