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

The driving distance from Kent, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
6.11 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.53 mi
7.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.53 mi
Kilometers
7.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.11 mi
Kilometers
9.83 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lea Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM PDT
Return by in Kent
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-18T23:25
Arrive Lea Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Covington
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Kent
3 mi
00h 06m
To Lea Hill
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 52 sec · West Gowe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Titus Street

    1075 ft · 36 sec · East Titus Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Smith Street

    602 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 124th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 124th Avenue Southeast

    31 m · 3 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1156 ft · 34 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place

    1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
196.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
124th Avenue Southeast
2.54 mi · 42%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.37 mi · 23%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 16%
Southeast 256th Street
0.38 mi · 6%
West Gowe Street
0.31 mi · 5%
Southeast 307th Place
0.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

124th Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast

2.3 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 06m from Kent
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Kent and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Kent to Lea Hill?

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Kent and 3 miles from Lea Hill.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Kent and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Lea Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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 Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 14.2 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 9.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

15 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

26 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 4.53 mi (7.29 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Lea Hill

#2 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Kent (-122.23484, 47.38093)
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $1.15
Round trip
$2.30
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.15 $2.30
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.22 $2.45
Premium $5.77 $1.27 $2.54
Diesel $5.47 $1.20 $2.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Lea Hill. The current time is 23:25:42.

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.