Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
272.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Black Diamond, WA to Spokane, WA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Avenue, Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast, Southeast 231st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.3 miles from Black Diamond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 272.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 231st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond, WA and Spokane, WA.
Start on Lawson Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 3rd Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
Take the ramp slight right toward WA 18 East: North Bend
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street, Lincoln Street, Walnut Street
Continue on West 5th Avenue
Turn straight onto West Freeway Avenue
Continue on West 4th Avenue
Continue on West 4th Avenue
Continue on South Lincoln Street
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto South Gorge Trail
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spokane, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Black Diamond, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Diamond, WA
This is one driving day of about 272.7 miles and 4h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.3 mi from Black Diamond, WA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from Black Diamond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Spokane, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spokane, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$56.18 one way
$112.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $59.77 | $119.54 |
| premium | $5.77 | $61.96 | $123.92 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $58.69 | $117.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.86 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.18 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Black Diamond on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Spokane on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
136 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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