How far is Lea Hill, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Lea Hill, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lea Hill and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lea Hill and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Southeast 307th Place
1092 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 307th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
1146 ft · 32 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 124th Avenue Southeast
33 m · 3 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi · 5 min · 124th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 256th Street
2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street
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Continue on Canyon Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Continue on East Smith Street
1918 ft · 59 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 167 North: Renton, Seattle
2176 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lea Hill and Bellevue.
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 North
Merge slight left
9.55 mi · 00h 12m
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 Lea Hill and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lea Hill to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lea Hill and 13.7 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lea Hill and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
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.
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King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lea Hill and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.63 km).
#1 Lea Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 13,182 |
| Coordinates | 47.3262100, -122.1815100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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