Origin
Lea Hill, WA
Late night in Lea Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lea Hill, WA to Federal Way, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lea Hill, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 11.3-mile drive from Lea Hill, WA to Federal Way, WA takes approximately 19 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey. You'll primarily navigate State Route 18, South Peasley Canyon Road, and South 320th Street. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. Consider this a practical hop rather than an extensive adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 304th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 307th Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lea Hill, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on this road
153 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Southeast 307th Place
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southeast 307th Place
3
At end of road, turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
124th Avenue Southeast
4
Enter roundabout onto Southeast 304th Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast 304th Street
5
Continue on Southeast 304th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 304th Street
6
Turn right onto 132nd Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
132nd Avenue Southeast
7
Turn left onto Southeast 304th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southeast 304th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WA-18 West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto WA 18
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward West Valley Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
16
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on South 320th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 320th Street
18
Turn right onto WA 99
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pacific Highway South
19
Turn right onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
124th Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
9
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley High...
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West Valley Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward West Valley Highway
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Valley Highway North
At end of road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.2 miles on State Route 18, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition to roads like South Peasley Canyon Road and South 320th Street, expect a shift in scenery and speed, likely encountering more local traffic and potentially some slower sections. This isn't a monotonous cruise; it's a route that requires adapting to changing road conditions and speeds as you progress towards your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 124th Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (124th Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lea Hill, WA and Federal Way, WA, road signs point toward Puyallup and Valley Highway.
Puyallup
6.8 mi in
|
~10m
Valley Highway
7 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Federal Way, WA
Full guide →Federal Way is a city in King County on the Puget Sound of Washington State. It is the home of the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens. With a population of 96,000 (2016), Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on State Route 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Federal Way, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (124th Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Federal Way, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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