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Trip from Flint, MI to Sumner, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

78.6 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Flint, MI to Sumner, MI is 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m via East Cleveland Road and Brady Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, covering a relatively short distance that makes it ideal for a single-day excursion. The route is primarily local roads with a small highway component, suggesting a more direct, less scenic journey. With no designated stops, this drive is straightforward, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Midwest region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.3 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Cleveland Road 20.7 mi 28m
Brady Road 11.7 mi 15m
UAW Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
Peet Road 9.1 mi 12m
Warner Road 8 mi 10m
West Vienna Road 5.9 mi 8m
I 75 4.8 mi 5m
West Washington Road 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Cleveland Road — 20.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 17 sec · East Court Street
3

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
4

Turn right onto East Third Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Third Street
5

Turn left onto Chavez Drive

483 ft · 13 sec · Chavez Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7

Merge onto I 475

9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 75; US 23
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 131 Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
10

Turn left onto M 57

5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
11

Continue on M 57

1.0 mi · 2 min · East State Street
12

Continue on M 57

1.4 mi · 1 min · Vienna Road
13

Continue on M 57

9.0 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
14

Continue on M 57

400 ft · 7 sec · Peet Road
15

Continue on M 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn left onto M 57

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
17

Continue on M 57

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Broad Street
18

Continue on M 57

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Brady Street
19

Continue on M 57

12 mi · 15 min · Brady Road
20

Continue on M 57

21 mi · 28 min · East Cleveland Road
21

Turn right onto Warner Road

8.0 mi · 10 min · Warner Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Washington Road
23

Turn right onto North Ferris Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Ferris Road
24

Turn left onto Saint Charles Road

334 ft · 11 sec · Saint Charles Road
25

Turn right onto Lynn Street

172 ft · 7 sec · Lynn Street
26

Arrive at destination

Lynn Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a short, 1-day drive of under two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits you, but an early start ensures you have ample daylight. Since the longest stretch is just over 20 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the estimated cost is only $12. With no mandatory stops, you can tailor your breaks to your needs, perhaps a quick stop in a town along Brady Road if you need to stretch your legs. Pay attention to local speed limits as you transition between different road types.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Flint, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 miles.

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 17 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sumner, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Cleveland Road for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Easton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Easton, MI

39 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Clio, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chesaning, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.6

Flint, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+18107367100

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

6
15.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 131 Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
5
75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | West Washington Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Road

Navigation decision point

5
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | Lynn Street

Turn right onto Lynn Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.29 one way

$24.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.49 $26.98
premium $4.89 $15.13 $30.25
diesel $5.61 $17.35 $34.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Sumner, MI

Late night in Sumner on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

46°F

Easton, MI

39 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 78.6-mile trip, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.7 miles along East Cleveland Road. This means you'll be navigating through local roads for the majority of the drive, with frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you pass through communities. The UAW Freeway offers a brief period of faster travel, but the overall character is one of engaged driving rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on East Cleveland Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Flint, MI and Sumner, MI, road signs point toward M 57: Montrose and Clio.

M 57: Montrose

15.4 mi in | ~18m

Clio

15.4 mi in | ~18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on East Cleveland Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sumner, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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