Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Grey Forest, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Grey Forest, TX covers 20.6 miles and takes about 36m 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, Culebra Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on Bandera Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 13.6 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
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 20.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (San Pedro Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
San Pedro Avenue
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Cypress Street
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Spur 421 / Bandera Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421 / Bandera Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Sherwood Trail
At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Road | 13.6 mi | 22m |
| Scenic Loop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Culebra Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Navarro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Pedro Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fredericksburg Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bandera Road
— 13.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Grey Forest, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Navarro Street
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pedro Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn left onto Culebra Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Culebra Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Bandera Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scenic Loop Road
11
Turn right onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
12
At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
13
Arrive at destination
Sherwood Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Grey Forest, TX
Afternoon in Grey Forest on Thursday
Local time
12:56 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
36m 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 San Antonio, TX to Grey Forest, TX covers 20.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bandera Road, Scenic Loop Road, Culebra Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from San Antonio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (San Pedro Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Grey Forest, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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