Location 

Western Dakota Tech is located in Rapid City in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Rapid City is located on Interstate 90 approximately 60 miles from the Wyoming border. If you are driving from the east or west on I-90 take exit 61 and follow the signs. We are located on East Highway 44 at 800 Mickelson Drive.

If you are driving north on US Highway 79, turn east at highway 44. We are approximately one mile east on 44.

Rapid City is accessible by air travel serviced by Northwest, Delta and United airlines. There are few direct flights to Rapid City Regional Airport. You will need to travel through regional hubs at Minneapolis, Denver, or Salt Lake City, depending on the airline you use.

Rapid City is the second largest city in the state, the metro area has a population of over 70,000. The area is a major tourist area with over 3.2 million visitors annually. Mount. Rushmore National Memorial is 21 miles from Rapid City, and Crazy Horse Monument is approximately 30 miles.

Sports enthusiasts and nature lovers will find plenty of opportunities in the Black Hills. Abundant trout streams entice fishermen and kayakers. There are two ski resorts within an hours drive of campus. Snowmobilers enjoy over 200 miles of groomed trails throughout the hills. Bikers and hikers find a marvelous system of trails including the Mickelson Trail which runs from Deadwood to Edgemont, a distance of 115 miles. The Black Hills is truly a sportsman's paradise.