How far is Auburn, WA from Lea Hill, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.77 mi
00h 09m
Flight
2.55 mi
4.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.55 mi
Kilometers
4.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.77 mi
Kilometers
6.06 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lea Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-16T14:44
Arrive Lea Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Auburn
1.9 mi
00h 04m
To Lea Hill
1.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lea Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lea Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    8 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Auburn Avenue

    1274 ft · 32 sec · Auburn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M Street Northeast

    1359 ft · 33 sec · M Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 8th Street Northeast

    2160 ft · 52 sec · 8th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 320th Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Southeast 320th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lea Hill Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lea Hill Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 312th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 312th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1464 ft · 46 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast 307th Place

    1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lea Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
289.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lea Hill Road Southeast
0.87 mi · 23%
Southeast 312th Street
0.75 mi · 20%
4th Street Northeast
0.64 mi · 17%
8th Street Northeast
0.41 mi · 11%
124th Avenue Southeast
0.28 mi · 7%
M Street Northeast
0.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lea Hill Road Southeast

Continue on Lea Hill Road Southeast

0.87 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 04m from Auburn
Leave By
8:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Lea Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lea Hill?

The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Auburn and 1.9 miles from Lea Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Lea Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Algona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algona.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 2.55 mi (4.11 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lea Hill

#2 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.5 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.26 gal · 1 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $5.77 $0.75 $1.50
Diesel $5.47 $0.71 $1.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lea Hill. The current time is 14:44:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.