Gettysburg, SD Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Gettysburg, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 276 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Gettysburg, SD spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
301 mi
Yankton, SD
Quickest Drive
4h 10m
Box Elder, SD
Plan Around Gettysburg, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gettysburg, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gettysburg, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gettysburg, SD
Driving from Gettysburg, SD
Expect an average of 276 miles and about 4h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Gettysburg, SD. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 301 miles (5h 17m), while the shortest is just 250 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Gettysburg, SD include Yankton, SD (301 mi, 5h 17m) and Rapid City, SD (250.4 mi, 4h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 276-mile trip from Gettysburg, SD, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Gettysburg, SD and 3 routes heading into Gettysburg, SD, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 250 to 301 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gettysburg, SD covers 301 miles and takes approximately 5h 17m. Shorter options start at just 250 miles.
The average route from Gettysburg, SD runs about 276 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 276-mile trip from Gettysburg, SD costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gettysburg, SD include Yankton, SD and Rapid City, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gettysburg, SD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,344
Median Income
$59,667
Median Home Value
$127,000
Median Age
46.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Gettysburg, SD at a Glance
Founded
1884
Elevation
2,064 ft
Area
2 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q2176578), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Gettysburg, SD
Gettysburg is a small town in South Dakota's Great Lakes region.
Gettysburg, population 1,100 (2020), is the county seat of Potter County along the 45th parallel. Gettysburg was platted in 1884 and was named in commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. A large share of the early settlers were Civil War veterans of the Union Army. Gettysburg was once home to Gettysburg Air Force Station which closed in 1968. West of Gettysburg is Lake Oahe, which offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.
1 Dakota Sunset Museum, 205 W Commercial Ave, ☏ +1 605-765-9480, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2026)
1 Brown's Lodge & Hunting Ranch, #72 29350 Old U.S. 212, ☏ +1 605-765-9150. Located on the banks of Lake Oahe, Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch offers a variety of all-inclusive hunting and fishing packages. (updated Mar 2026)
1 Bob's Steakhouse, 29336 US 212 (Bob's Resort), ☏ +1 605-765-2535. (updated Mar 2026)
1 212 Coffee Bean, 301 N Main St, ☏ +1 605-765-9331. (updated Mar 2026) 2 Mugs Bar And Grill, #101 199 W Commercial Ave, ☏ +1 605-765-2268. (updated Mar 2026)
1 Gettysburg Inn & Suites, 719 East US Highway 212, ☏ +1 605-765-2373, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Mar 2026) 2 KJ's Inn and Suites, 804 East US Highway 212, ☏ +1 385-254-0240. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Mar 2026) 3 Trail Motel, 211 East Garfield Ave, ☏ +1 605-765-2482, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2026) Nearby 4 Bob's Resort, 29336 US 212 (16 mi W of Gettysburg), ☏ +1 605-765-2500. Overlooking Lake Oahe, accommodations include cabins, a motel, campground, and mobile home park. (updated Mar 2026) 5 South Whitlock Resort, 29500 US 212 (15 mi W of Gettysburg), ☏ +1 605-765-9762. Located along Lake Oahe, the resort offers camping, lodging, bait shop, guide services, and a supper club. (updated Mar 2026) 6 West Whitlock Resort, 16151 West Whitlock Rd (21 mi W of Gettysburg), ☏ +1 605-765-9174. Located along Lake Oahe, the resort offers camping, lodgeing, bait shop, guide services, and a supper club. (updated Mar 2026)
Gettysburg is located along U.S. Route 212, about 60 mi (97 km) northeast of Pierre and 5 mi (8.0 km) east of U.S. Route 83.
Travel tips adapted from Gettysburg (South Dakota) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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