Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, WA
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Lea Hill, WA
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The drive from Kirkland, WA to Lea Hill, WA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, 116th Avenue Southeast, 124th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Kirkland, WA to Lea Hill, WA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (7th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto 7th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward WA 515 South: Talbot Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| 108th Avenue Southeast | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Benson Drive South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 208th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, WA and Lea Hill, WA.
Start on 1st Street
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Continue on 7th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 85th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Turn left onto WA 515
Continue on WA 515
Continue on WA 515
Turn left onto Southeast 208th Street
Turn right onto 116th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto WA 516
Turn right onto 124th Avenue Southeast
Enter roundabout onto 124th Avenue Southeast
Continue on 124th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Southeast 307th Place
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lea Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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