Origin
Universal City, TX
Morning in Universal City on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.7 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 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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 Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX covers 31.7 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 Pat Booker Road, West Byrd Boulevard, East Loop 1604 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pat Booker Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Booker Road | — | — |
| West Byrd Boulevard | — | — |
| East Loop 1604 North | — | — |
| Loop 1604 North | — | — |
| Anderson Loop | — | — |
| FM 1560 | — | — |
| North Loop 1604 West | — | — |
| FM 1560 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pat Booker Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City, TX and Grey Forest, TX.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pat Booker Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pat Booker Road
3
Turn right onto West Byrd Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Byrd Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Loop 1604 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Loop 1604 North
5
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Loop 1604 North
6
Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Anderson Loop
7
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
FM 1560: West Hausman Road
8
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Loop 1604 West
9
Turn right onto FM 1560 North
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1560 North
10
Turn straight onto Bandera Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bandera Road
11
Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scenic Loop Road
12
Turn right onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Grey Forest, TX
Morning in Grey Forest on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
7 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 Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX covers 31.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pat Booker Road, West Byrd Boulevard, East Loop 1604 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Universal City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.79 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 Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Universal City, TX to Grey Forest, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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