Origin
Grand Rapids, MI
Morning in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Sumner, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Trip Overview
Grand Rapids to Sumner is 64.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via US 131, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to a slightly different area of the Midwest. Expect a local feel for much of this trip, with a significant portion involving turns rather than a straight shot on a major highway. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip or as a short leg of a larger journey through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 16 mi | 17m |
| West Carson City Road | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| 14 Mile Road Northeast | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Vickeryville Road | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| East Stanton Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| West Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Ferris Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Washington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and Sumner, MI.
1
Start on Fulton Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Fulton Street West
2
Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Market Avenue Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 131
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 131
Use the slight left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward M 57: Greenville, Sparta
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto M 57
13 mi
·
18 min
·
14 Mile Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on M 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Carson City Road
8
Continue on M 57
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Washington Street
9
Continue on M 57
14 mi
·
18 min
·
West Carson City Road
10
Turn left onto CR 575
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Vickeryville Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Stanton Road
12
Continue on West Washington Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Road
13
Turn left onto North Ferris Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ferris Road
14
Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Charles Road
15
Turn right onto Lynn Street
172 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lynn Street
16
Arrive at destination
Lynn Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Grand Rapids, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 56.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Cadillac
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward M 57: Greenville, Sparta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 57: Greenville, Sparta
5
17 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast
Turn right onto M 57 / 14 Mile Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
CR 522 / East Stanton Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 522 / East Stanton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Sumner, MI
Morning in Sumner on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with about 25% highway share. You'll spend a good amount of time navigating local roads like West Carson City Road and 14 Mile Road Northeast. The longest stretch on a single highway is 16 miles on US 131, offering a brief period of consistent speed before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you make your way.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US 131.
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 around 0.4 miles in.
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 27m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grand Rapids, MI and Sumner, MI, road signs point toward M 57: Greenville and Sparta.
M 57: Greenville
16.6 mi in
|
~19m
Sparta
16.6 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Grand Rapids, MI
Full guide →Not to be confused with Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Rapids is in West Michigan, in the United States. Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a population of just under 200,000 in the city limits (2018), and nearly 570,000 in the surrounding county (2010). The federal West Michigan metropolitan area, which includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Holland (and some intervening farmland), has 1.4 million people (2010).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US 131. 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: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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