6 days in Black Hills & Badlands & Sheridan Itinerary

Step out of Custer with an excursion to The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs in Hot Springs--about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, stop by Goodtyme Photo, and take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road.

For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Custer travel route website.

Omaha to Custer is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Omaha to Custer, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Omaha in September; daily highs in Custer reach 71°F and lows reach 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Sheridan.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): make a trip to Davis Gallery, then get engrossed in the history at King's Saddlery and Museum, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Bighorn National Forest.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sheridan online trip planner.

You can drive from Custer to Sheridan in 3.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Sheridan are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Deadwood.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): stroll the grounds of Mount Moriah Cemetery, then take an in-depth tour of Adams Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Historic Old Town, and finally take a memorable drive along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Deadwood day trip planning site.

You can drive from Sheridan to Deadwood in 3.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Sheridan to Deadwood. In September, daily temperatures in Deadwood can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Wall.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): stop by Wall Drug, cruise along Loop Road, and then explore the striking landscape at Badlands Wall.

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You can drive from Deadwood to Wall in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Deadwood in September, you will find days in Wall are a bit warmer (81°F), and nights are about the same (49°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.