The 12 Best Day Trips from Chungju
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 Chungju, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daegu. The closest is Cheongju-si, 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 Chungju at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 107 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Incheon | 121 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Daegu | 137 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Daejeon | 85 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Suwon | 89 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Goyang-si | 123 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Seongnam-si | 87 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Cheongju-si | 54 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Cheonan | 72 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Hwaseong-si | 102 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Jeonju | 146 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ansan-si | 105 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chungju
- 1
Seoul, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 남산골한옥마을.
Also nearby: Bucheon-si, Anyang-si, Uijeongbu-si.
- 2
Incheon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.
- 3
Daegu, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Chungju4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 이월드 E World.
- 4
Daejeon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-west of Chungju2 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Suwon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Chungju2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Goyang-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).
- 7
Seongnam-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Chungju2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Cheongju-si, South Korea
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Chungju2 hr round trip - 9
Cheonan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Chungju2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Hwaseong-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Chungju3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Jeonju, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Chungju4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Ansan-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Chungju3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Chungju to Seoul
A realistic pace for Seoul, 107 km from Chungju. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Chungju
- 09:10Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25남산골한옥마을
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
- 15:10Head back to Chungju
- 16:50Home in Chungju
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chungju?
- The best day trips from Chungju are Seoul, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Suwon. The closest is Cheongju-si, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chungju?
- Cheongju-si is the closest, 54 km south-west of Chungju, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chungju?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Chungju: Cheongju-si (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Chungju for a day out?
- Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km north-west of Chungju and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chungju?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jeonju at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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