Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Juneau, AK
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Lena Beach, AK
Mehmet DEMİR
Juneau to Lena Beach is 15.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Egan Drive and Glacier Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alaska, connecting two points with a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're heading out for a specific destination or just exploring the local area. Think of it as a brief scenic cruise rather than an epic adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Glacier Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Glacier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, AK and Lena Beach, AK.
Start on this road
Turn left onto West 9th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Drive
Turn right onto AK 7
Continue on AK 7
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
Continue on AK 7
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AK 7 / Egan Drive
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.28 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $5.46 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Juneau on Saturday
Local time
11:06 PM
AKDT
Current temp
60°F
Haze
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:29AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Destination
Night in Lena Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:06 PM
AKDT
Current temp
61°F
Haze
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:29AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments. You'll spend the entire 15.6 miles navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 8.1 miles on Egan Drive. Expect typical surface road conditions throughout.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 9th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Highland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
279 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
196 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
Founded 1881
Juneau (JOO-noh) is the capital of Alaska, in the state's Southeastern region. Juneau is on the North American mainland and yet cannot be reached by land. Effectively, the rugged mountains surrounding it make Juneau into an island city, reachable only by air or by sea. Juneau experiences a daily influx of thousands of people from visiting cruise ships between May and September.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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