How far is Vancouver, WA from Black Diamond, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Black Diamond, WA is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Vancouver and Black Diamond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Black Diamond.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 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 Vancouver and Black Diamond.
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 North
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Black Diamond?
The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Vancouver and 78.7 miles from Black Diamond.
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 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Black Diamond.
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 Vancouver and Black Diamond. Straight-line distance: 119.56 mi (192.41 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 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 | $29.04 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
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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