How far is Sumner, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Sumner, MI to Flint, MI is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.43 mi
01h 32m
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
78.43 mi
Kilometers
126.22 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakley
MI

Village in Michigan

From Sumner
39.1 mi
00h 46m
To Flint
39.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Street

    53 m · 13 sec · Lynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Charles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Warner Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North Warner Road

  4. 4

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

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

    1983 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Cleveland Road

    10 mi · 14 min · East Cleveland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    2580 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 15%
East Cleveland Road
10 mi · 13%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 13%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 12%
US 127 SOUTH
8.26 mi · 11%
Washington Road
7.86 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Brady Road

Continue on Brady Road

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakley
00h 46m from Sumner
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 39.1 miles from Sumner and 39.3 miles from Flint.

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 17.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sumner and Flint. Straight-line distance: 60.46 mi (97.3 km).

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#1 Sumner

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,856
Coordinates43.3071900, -84.8170700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Street (-84.817019, 43.307189)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
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
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 Sumner and Flint. The current time is 02:18:37.

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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.