Origin
Selma, TX
Morning in Selma on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, TX to Grey Forest, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, TX
Heber Vazquez
Grey Forest, TX
Serena Koi
Trip Overview
Selma, TX to Grey Forest, TX is 29.9 miles and takes about 39m via Anderson Loop, Scenic Loop Road, and FM 1560 North, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a local feel rather than a major highway experience. Given its brief duration and minimal highway share, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a relaxed afternoon or as a quick connection between nearby points. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct path with a touch of local Texas road character.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Loop | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Scenic Loop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 1560 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bandera Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Loop 1604 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Anderson Loop
— 20.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, TX and Grey Forest, TX.
1
Start on North Evans Road
29 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Evans Road
2
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 North
3
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
4
Merge onto I 35
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Loop 1604 West
8
Merge onto Loop 1604
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Anderson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Loop 1604 West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FM 1560
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1560 North
12
Turn straight onto TX 16; FM 1560
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bandera Road
13
Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Scenic Loop Road
14
Turn right onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
15
At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sherwood Trail
16
Arrive at destination
Sherwood Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Loop 1604 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Loop 1604 West
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 12% share on highways. You'll primarily navigate local roads, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 20.4 miles on Anderson Loop, providing a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to other local roads. Expect frequent turns and changes in road character as you make your way from Selma to Grey Forest, characteristic of many Texas county road systems.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on Anderson Loop.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Selma, TX to Grey Forest, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 1604 West along the way.
Loop 1604 West
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on Anderson Loop. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grey Forest, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grey Forest, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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