6 days in Custer, Crazy Horse & Spearfish Itinerary

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Custer vacation maker app.

Kansas City to Custer is an approximately 12-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kansas City to Custer due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Kansas City in July: high temperatures in Custer hover around 80°F and lows are around 53°F. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll travel to Crazy Horse.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Black Elk Peak. On the 2nd (Tue), appreciate the history behind Crazy Horse Memorial, contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak, then explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel, and finally cruise along Needles Highway. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): explore and take pictures at Wildlife Loop Road, admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park, take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road, then trek along Presidential Trail, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Crazy Horse online trip maker.

Crazy Horse is just a short distance from Custer. In July in Crazy Horse, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Spearfish.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Roughlock Falls State Nature Area as well as Spearfish Falls. Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): go deep underground at Broken Boot Gold Mine, cruise along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Spearfish Falls, and finally admire the verdant scenery at Roughlock Falls State Nature Area. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Spearfish tour builder site.

Drive from Crazy Horse to Spearfish in 2 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Crazy Horse to Spearfish due to the time zone difference. In July in Spearfish, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 58°F at night. On the 6th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.