The 12 Best Day Trips from Wŏnju
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 Wŏnju, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon. The closest is Seongnam-si, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Wŏnju at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 89 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Incheon | 110 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Daejeon | 122 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Suwon | 83 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Goyang-si | 104 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Seongnam-si | 72 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Cheongju-si | 89 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bucheon-si | 104 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Cheonan | 93 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Uijeongbu-si | 90 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Gumi | 142 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Sejong | 102 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Wŏnju
- 1
Seoul, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Wŏnju2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 남산골한옥마을.
Also nearby: Hwaseong-si, Ansan-si, Anyang-si.
- 2
Incheon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Wŏnju3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.
- 3
Daejeon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Wŏnju3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Suwon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Wŏnju2 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Goyang-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Wŏnju3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).
- 6
Seongnam-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Wŏnju2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Cheongju-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Wŏnju2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Bucheon-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Wŏnju3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 광명동굴.
- 9
Cheonan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Wŏnju2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Uijeongbu-si, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Wŏnju2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Gumi, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Wŏnju4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Sejong, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Wŏnju3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Wŏnju to Seoul
A realistic pace for Seoul, 89 km from Wŏnju. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Wŏnju
- 09:55Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10남산골한옥마을
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
- 15:55Head back to Wŏnju
- 17:20Home in Wŏnju
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Wŏnju?
- The best day trips from Wŏnju are Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Seongnam-si, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Wŏnju?
- Seongnam-si is the closest, 72 km west of Wŏnju, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Wŏnju for a day out?
- Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 89 km west of Wŏnju and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Wŏnju?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gumi at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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