How far is Fair Oaks Ranch, TX from Grey Forest, TX?

The driving distance from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX to Grey Forest, TX is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.72 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.28 mi
14.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.72 mi
Kilometers
20.47 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grey Forest
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 AM CDT
Return by in Fair Oaks Ranch
Thu, Apr 16, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Oaks Ranch
2026-04-16T05:42
Arrive Grey Forest
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fair Oaks Ranch
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scenic Oaks
TX

Census designated place

From Fair Oaks Ranch
6.3 mi
00h 14m
To Grey Forest
6.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Oaks Ranch and Grey Forest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks Ranch and Grey Forest.

  1. 1

    Start on Cibolo Valley

    146 m · 24 sec · Cibolo Valley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Battle Intense

    2923 ft · 2 min · Battle Intense

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hansel Drive

    543 ft · 26 sec · Hansel Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fair Oaks Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fair Oaks Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tarpon Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Tarpon Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Deer Ridge Drive

    2315 ft · 1 min · Deer Ridge Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saxet Drive

    3009 ft · 2 min · Saxet Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Axis Drive

    808 ft · 24 sec · Axis Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dos Cerros Drive

    893 ft · 31 sec · Dos Cerros Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boerne Stage Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boerne Stage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Loop Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Scenic Loop Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sherwood Trail

    868 ft · 42 sec · Sherwood Trail

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sherwood Trail

    799 ft · 35 sec · Sherwood Trail

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Oaks Ranch and Grey Forest.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scenic Loop Road
4.81 mi · 38%
Boerne Stage Road
2.63 mi · 21%
Fair Oaks Parkway
2.23 mi · 18%
Tarpon Drive
0.65 mi · 5%
Saxet Drive
0.57 mi · 4%
Battle Intense
0.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scenic Loop Road

Continue on Scenic Loop Road

4.81 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scenic Oaks
00h 14m from Fair Oaks Ranch
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fair Oaks Ranch and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grey Forest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Oaks Ranch to Grey Forest?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Fair Oaks Ranch and 6.3 miles from Grey Forest.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fair Oaks Ranch and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grey Forest.

Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scenic Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 11 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Scenic Oaks
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Fair Oaks Ranch City Office

Fair Oaks Ranch , TX
7286 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Nelson City Dance Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Nelson City Dance Hall

Boerne , TX
825 FM 289, Boerne, TX 78006
Rating 4.7/5 37 reviews Dance hall,Banquet hall,Caterer,Event venue,Meeting room,Party planner,Wedding planner,Wedding venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

38 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

74 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks Ranch and Grey Forest. Straight-line distance: 9.28 mi (14.93 km).

Fair Oaks Ranch

#1 Fair Oaks Ranch

City in the U.

Population10,345
Coordinates29.7457800, -98.6433600
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Grey Forest

#2 Grey Forest

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population575
Coordinates29.6155000, -98.6808600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Fair Oaks Ranch (-98.64336, 29.74578)
End: Grey Forest (-98.68086, 29.6155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.59 $2.07 $4.13
Diesel $3.99 $1.80 $3.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Oaks Ranch and Grey Forest. The current time is 05:42:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.