Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seattle, WA to Lea Hill, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Lea Hill, WA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Seattle to Lea Hill is a straightforward 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it serves as an efficient connection rather than an endurance haul. You will primarily utilize I-5, the Valley Freeway, and 124th Avenue Southeast to reach your destination. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for a quick and predictable commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| I 405 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Canyon Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 256th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Lea Hill, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
308 ft
·
14 sec
·
4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
Continue on I 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 5
Toward Airport Way
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 154A
Toward I 405 North: Renton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 405
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto WA 167
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Central Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto WA 516
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Smith Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on WA 516
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
20
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 516
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
124th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
124th Avenue Southeast
24
Continue on 124th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
124th Avenue Southeast
25
Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast 307th Place
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Lea Hill, WA
Late night in Lea Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 65% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.8 miles on I-5, which sets the pace for the majority of the drive. The character of the road shifts from the heavy traffic typical of the Seattle corridor to more localized arterial roads as you navigate toward Lea Hill. While it lacks the winding charm of backroads, the combination of the Valley Freeway and 124th Avenue Southeast provides a functional transition from the city center to your destination. It is a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
423 ft
29 ft
Total Climb
535 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
423 ft
~21.9 mi in
Elevation Range
395 ft
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 Seattle, WA and Lea Hill, WA, road signs point toward Auburn and 84Th Avenue South.
Auburn
13.1 mi in
|
~17m
84Th Avenue South
18.2 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 5. 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 Lea Hill, 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lea Hill, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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