How far is Federal Way, WA from Lea Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Lea Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Lea Hill.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2669 ft · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
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Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
2464 ft · 56 sec · West Valley Highway North
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Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street Bypass
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Turn left onto Auburn Avenue
1274 ft · 32 sec · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast
1 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto M Street Northeast
1359 ft · 33 sec · M Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 8th Street Northeast
2160 ft · 52 sec · 8th Street Northeast
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Continue on Southeast 320th Street
132 m · 11 sec · Southeast 320th Street
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Continue on Lea Hill Road Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Lea Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast 312th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 312th Street
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Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
1464 ft · 46 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 307th Place
1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Lea Hill.
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.
South 320th Street
Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.41 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Lea Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Lea Hill?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Federal Way and 4.6 miles from Lea Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Lea Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.89 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lea Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 13,182 |
| Coordinates | 47.3262100, -122.1815100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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