The 12 Best Day Trips from Chinju
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Chinju, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Daejeon. The closest is Changwon, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Chinju at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan | 87 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Daegu | 88 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Daejeon | 143 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ulsan | 118 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Changwon | 54 km E | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Jeonju | 110 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Kimhae | 72 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Pohang | 148 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Masan | 114 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Gumi | 105 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Suncheon | 61 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Yeosu | 62 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chinju
- 1
Busan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Chinju2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.
Also nearby: Yangsan.
- 2
Daegu, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Chinju2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 이월드 E World.
Also nearby: Gyeongsan-si.
- 3
Daejeon, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Chinju4 hr 30 min round tripAlso nearby: Iksan.
- 4
Ulsan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Chinju3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 울산왜성.
- 5
Changwon, South Korea
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km east of Chinju2 hr round tripKnown for 다독다독 동물병원.
- 6
Jeonju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Chinju3 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Kimhae, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Chinju2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Pohang, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Chinju4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Masan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Chinju3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Gumi, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Chinju3 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Suncheon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Chinju2 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Yeosu, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Chinju2 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Chinju to Busan
A realistic pace for Busan, 87 km from Chinju. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Chinju
- 09:50Arrive in Busan (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:0540계단문화관광 테마거리
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
- 15:50Head back to Chinju
- 17:10Home in Chinju
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chinju?
- The best day trips from Chinju are Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan, Changwon. The closest is Changwon, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chinju?
- Changwon is the closest, 54 km east of Chinju, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chinju?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Chinju: Changwon (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Chinju for a day out?
- Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km east of Chinju and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chinju?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pohang at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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