Origin
Grey Forest, TX
Afternoon in Grey Forest on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grey Forest, TX to Universal City, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Universal City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grey Forest, TX to Universal City, TX covers 31.5 miles and takes about 42m 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 21.6 miles on Anderson Loop. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Scenic Loop Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North Loop 1604 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Merge onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Kitty Hawk Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kitty Hawk Road
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East Loop 1604 North
Keep slight left at fork onto East Loop 1604 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Loop | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Scenic Loop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 1560 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bandera Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pat Booker Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kitty Hawk Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Loop 1604 North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sherwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Anderson Loop
— 21.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grey Forest, TX and Universal City, 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
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Kitty Hawk Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto East Loop 1604 North
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Loop 1604 North
13
Keep slight left at fork onto East Loop 1604 North
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Loop 1604 North
14
Turn left onto Kitty Hawk Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kitty Hawk Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto TX 218
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pat Booker Road
16
Turn right
40 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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
Universal City, TX
Afternoon in Universal City on Thursday
Local time
1:34 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
42m 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 Universal City, TX covers 31.5 miles and takes about 42m 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 15.8 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 $4.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (North Loop 1604 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grey Forest, TX to Universal City, 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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