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The 15 Best Day Trips from Daejeon

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Daejeon, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daegu. The closest is Sejong, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Daejeon at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Seoul140 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Incheon137 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Daegu121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Suwon110 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Seongnam-si123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Cheongju-si33 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Bucheon-si139 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cheonan55 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hwaseong-si108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Jeonju62 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ansan-si119 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Anyang-si123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Masan145 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Gumi89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sejong28 km N40 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Daejeon

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Daejeon4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Daejeon4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Daegu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Daejeon3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Daejeon3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Daejeon3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Daejeon1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Daejeon4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 광명동굴.

  8. 8

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Daejeon2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Daejeon3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Daejeon2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ansan-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Daejeon3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Anyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Daejeon3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Masan, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Daejeon4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Gumi, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Daejeon2 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Sejong, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Daejeon1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Daejeon to Seoul

A realistic pace for Seoul, 140 km from Daejeon. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Daejeon
  2. 09:40Arrive in Seoul (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55남산골한옥마을
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:40Head back to Daejeon
  7. 17:50Home in Daejeon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Daejeon?
The best day trips from Daejeon are Seoul, Incheon, Daegu, Suwon, Seongnam-si. The closest is Sejong, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Daejeon?
Sejong is the closest, 28 km north of Daejeon, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Daejeon?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Daejeon: Sejong (40 min), Cheongju-si (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Daejeon for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km north of Daejeon and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Daejeon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Masan at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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