How far is Flint, MI from Sumner, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sumner, MI is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.65 mi
01h 48m
Flight
60.46 mi
97.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.46 mi
Kilometers
97.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.57 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakley
MI

Village in Michigan

From Flint
39.3 mi
00h 54m
To Sumner
39.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Cleveland Road

    20.7 mi · 28 min · East Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warner Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Warner Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Ferris Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Ferris Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saint Charles Road

    102 m · 11 sec · Saint Charles Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Lynn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cleveland Road
20.7 mi · 26%
UAW Freeway
14.5 mi · 18%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 15%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 12%
Warner Road
7.99 mi · 10%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Cleveland Road

Continue on East Cleveland Road

20.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakley
00h 54m from Flint
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint 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 Flint to Sumner?

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Oakley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Flint and 39.4 miles from Sumner.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakley

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

16 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

38 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

44 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 60.46 mi (97.3 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sumner

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3071900, -84.8170700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Sumner (-84.81707, 43.30719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Sumner. The current time is 08:28:12.

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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.