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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Seoul107 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Incheon121 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Daegu137 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Daejeon85 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Suwon89 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Goyang-si123 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Seongnam-si87 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Cheongju-si54 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Cheonan72 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Hwaseong-si102 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Jeonju146 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ansan-si105 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Chungju

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

    Also nearby: Bucheon-si, Anyang-si, Uijeongbu-si.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Daegu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Chungju4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

  4. 4

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-west of Chungju2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Chungju2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Chungju3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  7. 7

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Chungju2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Chungju2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Chungju2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Chungju3 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Chungju4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ansan-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Chungju
  2. 09:10Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25남산골한옥마을
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:10Head back to Chungju
  7. 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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