South Dakota 44 (East of Rapid City) - By ThomSS

Road surface not in the best of shape in spots but certainly doable. We came home this way, once you get past Rapid City Regional Airport hardly any traffic. Cowboy Corner at Interior has gas (old pumps) and rest rooms. Ate at Shirley’s Diner in Winner, good food with daily specials. It is on north side of road just east of Main St. Plenty of gas and in Winner, 44 under construction thru town. For us, a great alternate from the slab.