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

The driving distance from Lea Hill, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
31.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.1 mi
Kilometers
50.05 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM PDT
Return by in Lea Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lea Hill
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Kirkland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Lea Hill
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Kirkland
16.6 mi
00h 22m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1918 ft · 59 sec · East Smith Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 167 North: Renton, Seattle

    2176 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2063 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    1699 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue

    588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lea Hill and Kirkland.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
15.6 mi · 50%
Valley Freeway
4.3 mi · 14%
124th Avenue Southeast
2.54 mi · 8%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Northeast 85th Street
1.1 mi · 4%
Central Avenue North
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 22m from Lea Hill
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lea Hill and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lea Hill to Kirkland?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.5 miles from Lea Hill and 16.6 miles from Kirkland.

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 6.5 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lea Hill and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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 Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4 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 13.2 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 Auburn
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lea Hill and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 km).

Lea Hill

#1 Lea Hill

Census designated place

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

#2 Kirkland

A city in King County, Washington.

Population95,431
Coordinates47.6814900, -122.2087400
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.181279, 47.326494)
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $5.77 $6.35 $12.70
Diesel $5.47 $6.01 $12.03

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 Kirkland. The current time is 02:42:50.

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.