Trip from Leon Valley, TX to Grey Forest, 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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leon Valley, TX to Grey Forest, 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 6 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 16 / Bandera Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 16 / Bandera Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Sherwood Trail): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 16 / Bandera Road

Continue onto TX 16 / Bandera Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Scenic Loop Road

Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road

Navigation decision point

4

10.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | Sherwood Trail

Turn right onto Sherwood Trail

Navigation decision point

5

10.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | Sherwood Trail

At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail

Navigation decision point

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 Leon Valley, TX and Grey Forest, TX.

1

Start on TX 16

31 ft · 6 sec · Bandera Road

2

Continue on TX 16

7.8 mi · 13 min · Bandera Road

Use the left lane.

3

Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Scenic Loop Road

4

Turn right onto Sherwood Trail

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Sherwood Trail

5

At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Sherwood Trail

6

Arrive at destination

Sherwood Trail

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.11	$0.51
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.93	$0.42
EV Truck/SUV	4.2	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leon Valley, TX

Evening in Leon Valley on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grey Forest, TX

Evening in Grey Forest on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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 cooler 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 Leon Valley, TX to Grey Forest, 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 Leon Valley, 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.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 16 / Bandera Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Scenic Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Sherwood Trail): Navigation decision point.

The route from Leon Valley, TX to Grey Forest, 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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