The 14 Best Day Trips from Yeosu
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 14 good day trips from Yeosu, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Changwon. The closest is Gwangyang, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Yeosu
- 1
Busan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km east of YeosuKnown for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.
- 2
Daegu, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of YeosuKnown for 이월드 E World.
- 3
Changwon, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of YeosuKnown for 다독다독 동물병원.
- 4
Jeonju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Yeosu - 5
Kimhae, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Yeosu - 6
Masan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Yeosu - 7
Chinju, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Yeosu - 8
Iksan, South Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Yeosu - 9
Suncheon, South Korea
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north-west of Yeosu - 10
Mokpo, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Yeosu - 11
Geoje, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Yeosu - 12
Gwangyang, South Korea
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of Yeosu - 13
Jeongeup, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Yeosu - 14
Muan, South Korea
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Yeosu
A sample day: Yeosu to Busan
- 07:30Leave Yeosu
- 09:30Arrive in Busan (2 hr drive)
- 09:4540계단문화관광 테마거리
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
- 15:30Head back to Yeosu
- 17:30Home in Yeosu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Yeosu?
- The best day trips from Yeosu are Busan, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju, Kimhae. The closest is Gwangyang, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Yeosu?
- Gwangyang is the closest, 20 km north of Yeosu, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Yeosu?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Yeosu: Gwangyang (30 min), Suncheon (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Yeosu for a day out?
- Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km east of Yeosu and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Yeosu?
- For a weekend away from Yeosu, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Daegu (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Iksan (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Busan (130 km, 2 hr), Jeonju (127 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Yeosu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Daegu at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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