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

The driving distance from Seattle, WA to Lea Hill, WA is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
25.51 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.59 mi
33.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.59 mi
Kilometers
33.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.51 mi
Kilometers
41.05 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lea Hill
Sun, Apr 12, 11:30 PM PDT
Return by in Seattle
Mon, Apr 13, 12:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seattle
2026-04-12T22:50
Arrive Lea Hill
Sun, Apr 12, 11:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seattle
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
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From Seattle
12.7 mi
00h 20m
To Lea Hill
12.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
44°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3180 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland

    589 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Way

    93 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

    10 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton

    1740 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn

    2033 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    1918 ft · 54 sec · East Smith Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Canyon Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 256th Street

    1998 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 256th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 124th Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

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

    31 m · 3 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast

    1156 ft · 34 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place

    1244 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
10.9 mi · 43%
Valley Freeway
4.4 mi · 17%
124th Avenue Southeast
2.54 mi · 10%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 7%
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
1.37 mi · 5%
Central Avenue North
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport

10 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 20m from Seattle
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Seattle and 12.7 miles from Lea Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:10 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 Seattle and Chance Light Rain near Lea Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Tukwila

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 Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 2.6 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 10.9 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 10.9 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 11.5 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 Tukwila.

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seattle and Lea Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.59 mi (33.13 km).

Seattle

#1 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Lea Hill

#2 Lea Hill

Census designated place

Population13,182
Coordinates47.3262100, -122.1815100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Seattle (-122.33207, 47.60621)
End: Lea Hill (-122.18151, 47.32621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seattle and Lea Hill. The current time is 22:50:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.