How far is Grey Forest, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Grey Forest, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.12 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.37 mi
27.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.42 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Grey Forest
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grey Forest
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grey Forest
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
Shavano Park
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Grey Forest
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To San Antonio
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grey Forest and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grey Forest and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherwood Trail

    799 ft · 36 sec · Sherwood Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Sherwood Trail

    868 ft · 44 sec · Sherwood Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scenic Loop Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Scenic Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bandera Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bandera Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    754 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 1560 North

    2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North

  7. 7

    Continue on West Hausman Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Hausman Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1487 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East, US 87 South

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grey Forest and San Antonio.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
10.9 mi · 44%
West Hausman Road
3.52 mi · 14%
Scenic Loop Road
2.49 mi · 10%
FM 1560 North
2.02 mi · 8%
Bandera Road
1.65 mi · 7%
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

9.28 mi · 00h 11m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shavano Park
00h 17m from Grey Forest
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grey Forest and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grey Forest to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Shavano Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Grey Forest and 13.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shavano Park

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 Shavano Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Meeting point 12.6 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
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shavano Park.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

20 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 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 Grey Forest and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.95 km).

Grey Forest

#1 Grey Forest

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population575
Coordinates29.6155000, -98.6808600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherwood Trail (-98.680715, 29.615463)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.48
Premium $4.59 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $3.99 $3.51 $7.03

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 Grey Forest and San Antonio. The current time is 03:46:28.

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.