How far is Breckenridge, MI from Sumner, MI?

The driving distance from Breckenridge, MI to Sumner, MI is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.28 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.54 mi
29.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumner
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Breckenridge
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breckenridge
2026-05-04T23:18
Arrive Sumner
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Breckenridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Alma
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Breckenridge
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Sumner
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Breckenridge and Sumner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge and Sumner.

  1. 1

    Start on East Saginaw Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wisner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Wisner Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Road

    6 mi · 8 min · East Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    665 ft · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Harrison Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Harrison Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Warner Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Warner Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Charles Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Lynn Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Breckenridge and Sumner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Harrison Road
9.01 mi · 37%
East Lincoln Road
5.98 mi · 25%
North Warner Road
3 mi · 12%
North Wisner Road
2 mi · 8%
North State Road
1.89 mi · 8%
Saint Charles Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Harrison Road

Turn right onto West Harrison Road

9.01 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 17m from Breckenridge
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Breckenridge and Mostly Sunny near Sumner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Breckenridge to Sumner?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Breckenridge and 12.2 miles from Sumner.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Breckenridge and Mostly Sunny near Sumner.

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alma, 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 Alma.

BUS

Owosso, MI

58 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

59 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

65 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Bay City, MI

67 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breckenridge and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).

Breckenridge

#1 Breckenridge

Town in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA

Population1,265
Coordinates43.4080800, -84.4750000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sumner

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3071900, -84.8170700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Breckenridge (-84.475, 43.40808)
End: Sumner (-84.81707, 43.30719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 Michigan · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Breckenridge and Sumner. The current time is 23:18:47.

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.