How far is Black Diamond, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Black Diamond, WA to Renton, WA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.78 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.65 mi
25.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.65 mi
Kilometers
25.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.22 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM PDT
Return by in Black Diamond
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Diamond
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Diamond
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Maple Valley
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Black Diamond
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Renton
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black Diamond and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lawson Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Lawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2963 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1185 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue

    69 m · 11 sec · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    38 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Maple Valley Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronson Way North

    2235 ft · 51 sec · Bronson Way North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    3216 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    557 ft · 16 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Diamond and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.47 mi · 29%
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
5.05 mi · 27%
Maple Valley Highway
3.98 mi · 21%
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.64 mi · 9%
3rd Avenue
1.51 mi · 8%
South 2nd Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

5.47 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
00h 16m from Black Diamond
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Black Diamond and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Diamond to Renton?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Black Diamond and 9.4 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Black Diamond and Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.

RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Renton. Straight-line distance: 15.65 mi (25.19 km).

Black Diamond

#1 Black Diamond

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population5,403
Coordinates47.3087100, -122.0031700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawson Street (-122.003172, 47.308716)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.91
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.45 $6.91
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $5.77 $3.81 $7.62
Diesel $5.47 $3.61 $7.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Diamond and Renton. The current time is 03:06:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.