Origin
Grey Forest, TX
Afternoon in Grey Forest on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon Valley, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX covers 10.6 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bandera Road, Scenic Loop Road, Sherwood Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Bandera Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 10.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bandera Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Scenic Loop Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (TX 16 / Bandera Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Scenic Loop Road
Turn left onto Scenic Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TX 16 / Bandera Road
Turn left onto TX 16 / Bandera Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Scenic Loop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Sherwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bandera Road
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grey Forest, TX and Leon Valley, TX.
1
Start on Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
2
Continue on Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
3
Turn left onto Scenic Loop Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scenic Loop Road
4
Turn left onto TX 16
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Bandera Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Arrive at destination
TX 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Leon Valley, TX
Afternoon in Leon Valley on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
12 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
19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX covers 10.6 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bandera Road, Scenic Loop Road, Sherwood Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Grey Forest, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (TX 16 / Bandera Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grey Forest, TX to Leon Valley, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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