How far is Kirkland, WA from Lea Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Lea Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Lea Hill.
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Start on 1st Street
122 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
538 ft · 17 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1704 ft · 52 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
600 ft · 20 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
2498 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 515 South: Talbot Road South
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Talbot Road South
1116 ft · 31 sec · Talbot Road South
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Continue on Benson Drive South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Benson Drive South
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Continue on 108th Avenue Southeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 108th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 208th Street
2563 ft · 57 sec · Southeast 208th Street
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Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2981 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi · 5 min · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 124th Avenue Southeast
31 m · 3 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast
1156 ft · 34 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right 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 Kirkland 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.
I 405 South
Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkland to Lea Hill?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Kirkland and 13.7 miles from Lea Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kirkland and Partly Sunny near Lea Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 km).
#1 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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