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The 15 Best Day Trips from Jeonju

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 Jeonju, South Korea, led by Daegu, Daejeon, Cheongju-si. The closest is Iksan, about 35 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 Jeonju at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Daegu130 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Daejeon62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cheongju-si96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cheonan109 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Masan82 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Gumi112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Sejong87 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pyeongtaek131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Chinju110 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Iksan22 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Suncheon102 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Yeosu127 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Mokpo132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gyeongsan-si143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Gunsan43 km NW50 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Jeonju

  1. 1

    Daegu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Jeonju4 hr round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

  2. 2

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Jeonju2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Jeonju3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Jeonju3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Masan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Jeonju2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Gumi, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Jeonju3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sejong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north of Jeonju2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pyeongtaek, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Jeonju4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Chinju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Jeonju3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Iksan, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Jeonju1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Suncheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south of Jeonju3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Yeosu, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south of Jeonju4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Mokpo, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Jeonju4 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Gyeongsan-si, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Jeonju4 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Gunsan, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-west of Jeonju1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jeonju to Daegu

A realistic pace for Daegu, 130 km from Jeonju. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Jeonju
  2. 09:30Arrive in Daegu (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45이월드 E World
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Daegu
  6. 15:30Head back to Jeonju
  7. 17:30Home in Jeonju

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jeonju?
The best day trips from Jeonju are Daegu, Daejeon, Cheongju-si, Cheonan, Masan. The closest is Iksan, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jeonju?
Iksan is the closest, 22 km north-west of Jeonju, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jeonju?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Jeonju: Iksan (35 min), Gunsan (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Jeonju for a day out?
Daegu is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km east of Jeonju and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jeonju?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gyeongsan-si at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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