How far is Lea Hill, WA from Kent, WA?
The driving distance from Lea Hill, WA to Kent, WA is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lea Hill and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lea Hill and Kent.
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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
572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Titus Street
1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street
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Continue on East Gowe Street
1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lea Hill and Kent.
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.
124th Avenue Southeast
Exit the roundabout 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.
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 Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lea Hill to Kent?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 Lea Hill and 3.1 miles from Kent.
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 1.7 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 Chance Light Rain around Lea Hill and Chance Light Rain near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
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 Covington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lea Hill and Kent. Straight-line distance: 4.53 mi (7.29 km).
#1 Lea Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 13,182 |
| Coordinates | 47.3262100, -122.1815100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 130,676 |
| Coordinates | 47.3809300, -122.2348400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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