How far is Black Diamond, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Black Diamond, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Diamond and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond and Kirkland.
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Start on Lawson Street
18 m · 4 sec · Lawson Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2963 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
18 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1185 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
69 m · 11 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
38 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Everett
1684 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Diamond and Kirkland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Black Diamond and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Diamond to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Black Diamond and 16.7 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Black Diamond and Chance Light Rain near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
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King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 km).
#1 Black Diamond
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,403 |
| Coordinates | 47.3087100, -122.0031700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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