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

The driving distance from Black Diamond, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.07 mi
02h 42m
Flight
119.56 mi
192.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.56 mi
Kilometers
192.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.07 mi
Kilometers
252.78 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM PDT
Return by in Black Diamond
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Diamond
2026-04-19T03:08
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Diamond
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Black Diamond
78.7 mi
01h 21m
To Vancouver
78.4 mi
01h 21m

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
68°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 Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lawson Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Lawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    877 ft · 34 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    88 m · 10 sec · Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2237 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    684 ft · 28 sec · Cemetery Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roberts Drive

    2423 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  9. 9

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

    43 m · 5 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

    1192 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  11. 11

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

    26 m · 3 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 192nd Avenue Southeast

    2206 ft · 44 sec · 192nd Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road

    2623 ft · 54 sec · Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

    2405 ft · 54 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    5.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 18

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 89%
State Route 18
5.13 mi · 3%
Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
3.77 mi · 2%
I 5
0.56 mi
Roberts Drive
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 21m from Black Diamond
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Black Diamond and 78.4 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 119.56 mi (192.41 km).

Black Diamond

#1 Black Diamond

City in King County, Washington, United States

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

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawson Street (-122.003172, 47.308716)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.98
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.99 $57.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.84 $61.68
Premium $5.77 $31.97 $63.94
Diesel $5.47 $30.29 $60.57

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 Vancouver. The current time is 03:08:26.

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.