Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, TX and Grey Forest, TX.
Start on North Evans Road
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Loop 1604
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
Turn right onto FM 1560
Turn straight onto TX 16; FM 1560
Turn right onto Scenic Loop Road
Turn right onto Sherwood Trail
At end of road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Take the exit toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Loop 1604 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto Loop 1604 / Anderson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.23 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Selma on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 10:37AM CDT until July 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Late night in Grey Forest on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 10:37AM CDT until July 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
1,132 ft
~29.9 mi in
Elevation Range
377 ft
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
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:30-23:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
John Peace Library, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00, Sa 07:00-20:00, Su 07...
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
San Antonio
Cuisine: brazilian
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Tu 08:30-21:30; We 08:00-21:30; Th-Sa...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: donut
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: steak_house
Hours: Su 16:00-21:00; Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 10...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
San Antonio, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteAttraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1964
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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