Origin
Sumner, MI
Late night in Sumner on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumner, MI to Grand Rapids, 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 28m
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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
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
Sumner to Grand Rapids is 64.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 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 another part of the Midwest. Expect a local feel for much of this trip, with a mix of road types rather than a pure interstate experience. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, making it a straightforward option for connecting these two Michigan locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 15 mi | 16m |
| East Carson City Road | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| 14 Mile Road Northeast | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| South Vickeryville Road | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| East Stanton Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| East Washington Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Old 14 Mile Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Carson City Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 15 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumner, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
1
Start on Lynn Street
172 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lynn Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Charles Road
3
Turn right onto North Ferris Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ferris Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Washington Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Road
5
Continue on CR 522
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Stanton Road
6
Turn left onto CR 575
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Vickeryville Road
7
Turn right onto M 57
14 mi
·
18 min
·
East Carson City Road
8
Continue on M 57
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
9
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Carson City Road
10
Continue on M 57
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
14 Mile Road Northeast
11
Turn right onto Old 14 Mile Road Northeast
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old 14 Mile Road Northeast
12
Turn slight right onto M 57
11 mi
·
15 min
·
14 Mile Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 131
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 131
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 196
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
17
Take the exit
450 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
416 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monroe Center Street Northwest
21
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Avenue North
22
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fulton Street West
23
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street West
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 Sumner, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saint Charles Road
Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
Navigation decision point
7
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 196 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 86A
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
9
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77C
Toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
8
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown
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
Grand Rapids, MI
Late night in Grand Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 23% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a varied road personality, transitioning between different local roads and highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on US 131, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before you navigate through more local intersections. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you make your way through various communities.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on US 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Charles Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 28m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on US 131. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Rapids, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grand Rapids, 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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