Origin
Lea Hill, WA
Morning in Lea Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lea Hill, WA to Kirkland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Kirkland, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lea Hill, WA to Kirkland, WA covers 29 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, Valley Freeway, 124th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Valley Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue North | 1 mi | 2m |
| Canyon Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 14.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lea Hill, WA and Kirkland, 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 124th Avenue Southeast
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
124th Avenue Southeast
5
Continue on 124th Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
124th Avenue Southeast
6
Turn left onto WA 516
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 256th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on WA 516
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Drive
9
Continue on WA 516
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Smith Street
10
Turn right onto Central Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto WA 167
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 6th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
19
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
7th Avenue
20
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Avenue
21
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Avenue
22
Turn right onto 1st Street
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
23
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 27.2 — 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
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Central Avenue North
Turn right onto Central Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward WA 167 North: Renton, Seattle
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Renton, Seattle
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kirkland, WA
Morning in Kirkland on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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?
29 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 14.8 mi of that is on I 405.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. 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 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 5.8 miles (Central Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: 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.
On the drive from Lea Hill, WA to Kirkland, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
6.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29 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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 405. 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 Kirkland, 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 5.8 miles (Central Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: 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 Kirkland, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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