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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 42m.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
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 Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond and Vancouver.
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Start on Lawson Street
18 m · 4 sec · Lawson Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Baker Street
877 ft · 34 sec · Baker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue
88 m · 10 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Morgan Street
2237 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
684 ft · 28 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn left onto Roberts Drive
2423 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Continue on Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
134 m · 15 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
43 m · 5 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
1192 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
26 m · 3 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Continue on 192nd Avenue Southeast
2206 ft · 44 sec · 192nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
2623 ft · 54 sec · Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
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Continue on Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
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Continue on Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
2405 ft · 54 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
5.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Diamond and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 119.56 mi (192.41 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 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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