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Trip from Federal Way, WA to Lea Hill, WA

Drive Time

20m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Federal Way, WA to Lea Hill, WA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Peasley Canyon Road, South 320th Street, West Main Street Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.8 miles on South Peasley Canyon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.6 miles from Federal Way, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Peasley Canyon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Main Street Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 312th Street

Turn left onto South 312th Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | West Valley Highway North

Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | West Main Street Bypass

Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | Auburn Avenue

Turn left onto Auburn Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | 124th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Peasley Canyon Road 1.8 mi 3m
South 320th Street 1.4 mi 3m
West Main Street Bypass 1.2 mi 2m
Lea Hill Road Southeast 0.9 mi 1m
Southeast 312th Street 0.8 mi 1m
4th Street Northeast 0.6 mi 1m
Pacific Highway South 0.5 mi 1m
West Valley Highway North 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Peasley Canyon Road — 1.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Lea Hill, WA.

1

Start on the route

23 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto South 312th Street

157 ft · 6 sec · South 312th Street
3

Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway South
4

Turn left onto South 320th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street
5

Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

95 ft · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road
7

Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road
8

Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Valley Highway North
9

Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street Bypass
10

Turn left onto Auburn Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Auburn Avenue
11

Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4th Street Northeast
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto M Street Northeast

0.3 mi · 33 sec · M Street Northeast
13

Turn right onto 8th Street Northeast

0.4 mi · 52 sec · 8th Street Northeast
14

Continue on Southeast 320th Street

433 ft · 11 sec · Southeast 320th Street
15

Continue on Lea Hill Road Southeast

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lea Hill Road Southeast
16

Continue on Southeast 312th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast 312th Street
17

Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 46 sec · 124th Avenue Southeast
18

Turn left onto Southeast 307th Place

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Southeast 307th Place
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.6 miles from Federal Way, WA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.2 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.6 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lea Hill, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Federal Way, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Federal Way, WA

This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Federal Way, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South Peasley Canyon Road for about 1.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.6 mi from Federal Way, WA · 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kent, WA

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kent, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kent, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lea Hill, WA

The final approach into Lea Hill, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lea Hill, WA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.93 one way

$3.86 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $2.02 $4.03
premium $5.77 $2.09 $4.18
diesel $5.64 $2.04 $4.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Federal Way, WA

Late night in Federal Way on Monday

Local time

1:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lea Hill, WA

Late night in Lea Hill on Monday

Local time

1:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Federal Way, WA to Lea Hill, WA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Peasley Canyon Road, South 320th Street, West Main Street Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Federal Way, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Main Street Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Lea Hill, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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