The 14 Best Day Trips from Andong
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Andong, South Korea, led by Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan. The closest is Gumi, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Andong at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu | 78 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Daejeon | 122 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Ulsan | 126 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Changwon | 149 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Cheongju-si | 110 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Cheonan | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kimhae | 149 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Pohang | 83 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Gumi | 61 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sejong | 128 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Yangsan | 139 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Wŏnju | 111 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Gyeongju | 92 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Chungju | 84 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Andong
- 1
Daegu, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Andong3 hr round tripKnown for 이월드 E World.
Also nearby: Gyeongsan-si.
- 2
Daejeon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Andong3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Ulsan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Andong4 hr round tripKnown for 울산왜성.
- 4
Changwon, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Andong4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 다독다독 동물병원.
- 5
Cheongju-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Andong3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Cheonan, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Andong4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Kimhae, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Andong4 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Pohang, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-east of Andong2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Gumi, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Andong2 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Sejong, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km west of Andong4 hr round trip - 11
Yangsan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Andong4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Wŏnju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Andong3 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Gyeongju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Andong2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Chungju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Andong2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Andong to Daegu
A realistic pace for Daegu, 78 km from Andong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Andong
- 10:00Arrive in Daegu (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15이월드 E World
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Daegu
- 16:00Head back to Andong
- 17:30Home in Andong
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Andong?
- The best day trips from Andong are Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan, Changwon, Cheongju-si. The closest is Gumi, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Andong?
- Gumi is the closest, 61 km south-west of Andong, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Andong for a day out?
- Daegu is the largest city in day-trip range, 78 km south of Andong and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Andong?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kimhae at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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