The 15 Best Day Trips from Cheonan

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Cheonan, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon. The closest is Sejong, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Cheonan

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north of Cheonan

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Cheonan

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Cheonan
  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Cheonan
  5. 5

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Cheonan

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  6. 6

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Cheonan
  7. 7

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-east of Cheonan
  8. 8

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Cheonan

    Known for 광명동굴.

  9. 9

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Cheonan
  10. 10

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south of Cheonan
  11. 11

    Ansan-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-west of Cheonan
  12. 12

    Anyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Cheonan
  13. 13

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Cheonan
  14. 14

    Gumi, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Cheonan
  15. 15

    Sejong, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Cheonan

A sample day: Cheonan to Seoul

  1. 08:30Leave Cheonan
  2. 09:50Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05남산골한옥마을
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:50Head back to Cheonan
  7. 17:10Home in Cheonan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cheonan?
The best day trips from Cheonan are Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Sejong, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cheonan?
Sejong is the closest, 27 km south-east of Cheonan, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cheonan?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Cheonan: Sejong (40 min), Cheongju-si (40 min), Hwaseong-si (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Cheonan for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 86 km north of Cheonan and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Cheonan?
For a weekend away from Cheonan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Gumi (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Jeonju (109 km, 1 hr 40 min), Uijeongbu-si (104 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cheonan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gumi at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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