How far is Tacoma, WA from Black Diamond, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Black Diamond, WA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Black Diamond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Black Diamond.
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Start on South 11th Street
686 ft · 29 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
759 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
920 ft · 36 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto I 705 SB Ramp
65 m · 11 sec · I 705 SB Ramp
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Take the ramp straight toward Port of Tacoma
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn - Black Diamond Road
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
1413 ft · 30 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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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
49 m · 3 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road
2515 ft · 50 sec · 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
3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
24 m · 3 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
1205 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
36 m · 4 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
137 m · 16 sec · Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road
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Continue on Roberts Drive
2423 ft · 1 min · Roberts Drive
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
684 ft · 23 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
2526 ft · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Baker Street
877 ft · 32 sec · Baker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Lawson Street
18 m · 2 sec · Lawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Black Diamond.
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 5 North
Merge slight left
7.67 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Black Diamond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Black Diamond?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Tacoma and 13.5 miles from Black Diamond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tacoma and Chance Light Rain near Black Diamond.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
City of Normandy Park City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Black Diamond. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Black Diamond
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,403 |
| Coordinates | 47.3087100, -122.0031700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Diamond (-122.00317, 47.30871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
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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