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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.18 mi
00h 14m
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
6.18 mi
Kilometers
9.94 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM PDT
Return by in Lea Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lea Hill
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
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 Lea Hill
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 Lea Hill
3 mi
00h 07m
To Kent
3.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 307th Place

    1092 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1146 ft · 32 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

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

    33 m · 3 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 124th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    2213 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Smith Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · East Smith Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Titus Street

    1185 ft · 40 sec · East Titus Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Gowe Street

    1650 ft · 56 sec · East Gowe Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
209.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
124th Avenue Southeast
2.54 mi · 41%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.34 mi · 22%
Canyon Drive
0.95 mi · 15%
Southeast 256th Street
0.42 mi · 7%
East Gowe Street
0.31 mi · 5%
East Titus Street
0.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 07m from Lea Hill
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Lea Hill and Kent. Straight-line distance: 4.53 mi (7.29 km).

Lea Hill

#1 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.181279, 47.326494)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

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
0.83 L · about $1.15
Round trip
$2.30
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Lea Hill and Kent. The current time is 01:14:15.

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.