Scenic Drive to Bandera and Hill Country State Natural Area

The drive starts in Ingram.

From Ingram, take Texas Hwy 27 east to Kerrville. From Kerrville, there are two highways to Bandera. Texas Hwy 173 is the direct route with a high speed limit. Texas Hwy 16 is a meandering, more scenic route with a lower speed limit.

In Kerrville, take Hwy 16 south through Medina to Bandera (about 35-40 miles). In Bandera, take Hwy 173 south through town. On the south side of Bandera, take RR 1077 west (about 10 miles) to Hill Country State Natural Area. RR 1077 is very scenic.

Take RR 1077 back to Bandera. Then take Hwy 173 north back to Kerrville (about 30 miles). In Kerrville, take Hwy 16 north to Hwy 27. Then take Hwy 27 west back to Ingram.