Day trip from Seoul to Daejeon
Daejeon lies 140 km (87 mi) south of Seoul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 140 km (87 mi) apart, Daejeon is a realistic day trip from Seoul: about 2 h 17 min each way by road.
| Seoul | Daejeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 10.3 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Daejeon
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Staying in Daejeon
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Daejeon. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (142), and 2 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 6,198 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Daejeon from Seoul?
140 km (87 mi) in a straight line, south of Seoul; by road roughly 171 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Daejeon by road?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seoul and Daejeon?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Daejeon?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Daejeon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.