Fast food prices in South Dakota
South Dakota ranks 32nd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 102, 2% above the national typical price).
141 restaurants, prices as of . See South Dakota on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.99 in South Dakota ($4.99 to $7.99 across 33 restaurants). McDonald's here is 11% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.99 in South Dakota ($6.69 to $6.99 across 24 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.49 in South Dakota ($3.99 to $6.49 across 8 restaurants). Wendy's here is 8% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.29 in South Dakota ($6.29 to $6.59 across 17 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in South Dakota ($4.99 to $5.19 across 6 restaurants). KFC here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in South Dakota ($5.79 to $6.19 across 3 restaurants). Popeyes here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in South Dakota ($5.39 across 3 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.80 in South Dakota ($9.65 to $9.95 across 2 restaurants). Chipotle here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.80 in South Dakota ($10.75 to $10.80 across 10 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.69 in South Dakota ($9.69 across 4 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $9.99 in South Dakota ($9.99 to $10.49 across 3 restaurants). Five Guys here is 10% below its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.69 in South Dakota ($4.29 to $5.09 across 16 restaurants). Culver's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A A&W Papa Burger typically costs $4.19 in South Dakota ($4.19 to $6.44 across 3 restaurants). A&W here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.19 in South Dakota ($5.99 to $6.19 across 3 restaurants). Sonic here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $5.09 in South Dakota ($5.09 across 6 restaurants). Arby's here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
The scoop
McDonald's swings hardest across South DakotaMcDonald's has the wildest in-state spread: the priciest store is 47% above its cheapest. Spearfish, SD rings up the basket at $27.34, while Yankton, SD hits $40.14, with the Big Mac running $4.99 to $7.99.
Taco Bell lands near bargain territoryTaco Bell ranks 5 of 50 states, where 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $27.46, sitting 4% below the national typical price, and prices are almost flat across the state with a 1% spread.
Chick-fil-A keeps one steady stickerChick-fil-A is the same price everywhere in view. Across 3 stores, the basket is $34.43 and the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich is $5.39.
Arby's is South Dakota’s consistency champArby's has the most consistent prices on the map, with a 0% spread across 6 stores. The Classic Roast Beef is $5.09 everywhere, and the brand ranks 9 of 45 states.
McDonald's also has the biggest footprintMcDonald's leads the restaurant count with 33 stores compared. Burger King follows with 24, then Taco Bell at 17 and Culver's at 16.
Every brand in South Dakota
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 33 | Big Mac: $5.99 | $4.99 to $7.99 | 111 | 131 Ryan Rd, Spearfish |
| Burger King | 24 | Whopper: $6.99 | $6.69 to $6.99 | 104 | 908 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen |
| Wendy's | 8 | Dave's Single: $6.49 | $3.99 to $6.49 | 108 | 1911 N. Haines Ave., Rapid City |
| Taco Bell | 17 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.29 | $6.29 to $6.59 | 96 | 1611 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls |
| KFC | 6 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.19 | 97 | 300 South Kiwanis, Sioux Falls |
| Popeyes | 3 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.79 to $6.19 | 101 | 2208 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls |
| Chick-fil-A | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.39 to $5.39 | 102 | 1902 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid City |
| Chipotle | 2 | Chicken Burrito: $9.80 | $9.65 to $9.95 | 100 | 4035 W 41st St, Sioux Falls |
| Jersey Mike's | 10 | Original Italian: $10.80 | $10.75 to $10.80 | 99 | 613 South Highline Place, Sioux Falls |
| Firehouse Subs | 4 | Hook & Ladder: $9.69 | $9.69 to $9.69 | 101 | 2702 9th Ave. SE, Watertown |
| Five Guys | 3 | Hamburger: $9.99 | $9.99 to $10.49 | 90 | 4200 S. Louise Ave., Suite 110, Sioux Falls |
| Culver's | 16 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.69 | $4.29 to $5.09 | 99 | 2423 Platinum Drive, Spearfish |
| A&W | 3 | Papa Burger: $4.19 | $4.19 to $6.44 | 97 | 1200 N Lacrosse St., Rapid City |
| Sonic | 3 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.19 | 105 | 502 Century Road, Rapid City |
| Arby's | 6 | Classic Roast Beef: $5.09 | $5.09 to $5.09 | 98 | 319 WEST SIOUX AVE, Pierre |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.80 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.80 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.69 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $9.99 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.69 | — | — | — | |
| A&W | Papa Burger | $4.19 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $5.09 | — | — | — |
Cities in South Dakota
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 50 | 101 | 2nd |
| Rapid City | 31 | 99 | 1st |
| Brookings | 7 | — | — |
| Watertown | 7 | — | — |
| Spearfish | 7 | — | — |
| Aberdeen | 6 | — | — |
| Mitchell | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in South Dakota?
- South Dakota ranks 32nd cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 102, 2% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $7.99 at 33 McDonald's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest McDonald's in South Dakota is at 131 Ryan Rd, Spearfish, comparing the same basket at 33 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Whopper costs $6.69 to $6.99 at 24 Burger King restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Burger King in South Dakota is at 908 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $6.49 at 8 Wendy's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Wendy's in South Dakota is at 1911 N. Haines Ave., Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.29 to $6.59 at 17 Taco Bell restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in South Dakota is at 1611 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 17 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.19 at 6 KFC restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in South Dakota?
- The cheapest KFC in South Dakota is at 300 South Kiwanis, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.79 to $6.19 at 3 Popeyes restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Popeyes in South Dakota is at 2208 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.39 at 3 Chick-fil-A restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in South Dakota is at 1902 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $9.65 to $9.95 at 2 Chipotle restaurants in South Dakota, typically $9.80.
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Original Italian costs $10.75 to $10.80 at 10 Jersey Mike's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $10.80.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in South Dakota is at 613 South Highline Place, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.69 at 4 Firehouse Subs restaurants in South Dakota, typically $9.69.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in South Dakota is at 2702 9th Ave. SE, Watertown, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hamburger costs $9.99 to $10.49 at 3 Five Guys restaurants in South Dakota, typically $9.99.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Five Guys in South Dakota is at 4200 S. Louise Ave., Suite 110, Sioux Falls, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.29 to $5.09 at 16 Culver's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $4.69.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Culver's in South Dakota is at 2423 Platinum Drive, Spearfish, comparing the same basket at 16 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a A&W Papa Burger in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Papa Burger costs $4.19 to $6.44 at 3 A&W restaurants in South Dakota, typically $4.19.
- Where is the cheapest A&W in South Dakota?
- The cheapest A&W in South Dakota is at 1200 N Lacrosse St., Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.99 to $6.19 at 3 Sonic restaurants in South Dakota, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Sonic in South Dakota is at 502 Century Road, Rapid City, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in South Dakota?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $5.09 at 6 Arby's restaurants in South Dakota, typically $5.09.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in South Dakota?
- The cheapest Arby's in South Dakota is at 319 WEST SIOUX AVE, Pierre, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/south-dakota), prices checked 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.