Origin
Grey Forest, TX
Evening in Grey Forest on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grey Forest, TX to Selma, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, TX
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Selma, TX covers 30.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Loop, Scenic Loop Road, FM 1560 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on Anderson Loop. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 30.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anderson Loop is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 6.7 miles in near North Loop 1604 West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (North Loop 1604 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Loop 1604 West
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Anto...
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 North: Austin
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward FM 1518: Selma, Schertz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 174A
Toward FM 1518: Selma, Schertz
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grey Forest, TX and Selma, TX, road signs point toward Austin and San Antonio.
Austin
27.5 mi in
|
~35m
San Antonio
27.8 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Loop | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Scenic Loop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 1560 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bandera Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Loop 1604 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Anderson Loop
— 20.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grey Forest, TX and Selma, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bandera Road
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
6
Continue on FM 1560
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1560 North
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on West Hausman Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Hausman Road
8
Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Loop 1604 West
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North: Austin
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 35
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 174A
Toward FM 1518: Selma, Schertz
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
17
Continue on Interstate 35 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Evans Road
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Evans Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
North Evans Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Selma, TX
Evening in Selma on Thursday
Local time
6:59 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
40m 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 Selma, TX covers 30.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anderson Loop, Scenic Loop Road, FM 1560 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.58 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (North Loop 1604 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grey Forest, TX and Selma, TX, road signs point toward Austin and San Antonio.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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