10 Cities Near Daegu + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Daegu, South Korea, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, Gumi.
The closest notable city to Daegu, South Korea is Gyeongju, about 35 mi (56 km) away — roughly 1 hr 2 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GyeongjuAncient Silla capital and tombs | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GyeongsanTemples and universities | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GumiElectronics and riverside | 22 mi / 35 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AndongFolk village and mask dances | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PohangSteel city and beaches | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Eisen | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Changnyeong | 23 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Miryang | 28 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Naesŏ | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yangsan | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Daegu
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, Gumi, Andong, Pohang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Daegu include Gyeongju, Gyeongsan, Gumi, Andong, Pohang. The closest is Gyeongju, about 35 miles (56 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.