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Trip from Juneau, AK to Lena Beach, AK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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consolidated city-borough and state capital of Alaska, United States

Juneau, AK

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Downtown Lena Beach, AK, AK

Lena Beach, AK

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Egan Drive — 8.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, AK and Lena Beach, AK.

1

Start on this road

32 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West 9th Street

359 ft · 11 sec · West 9th Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Glacier Avenue
4

Turn left onto Highland Drive

300 ft · 7 sec · Highland Drive
5

Turn right onto AK 7

8.1 mi · 10 min · Egan Drive
6

Continue on AK 7

2.3 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto AK 7

206 ft · 3 sec · Glacier Highway
8

Continue on AK 7

4.6 mi · 7 min · Glacier Highway
9

Arrive at destination

AK 7

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 9th Street

Turn left onto West 9th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Glacier Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Highland Drive

Turn left onto Highland Drive

Navigation decision point

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | AK 7 / Egan Drive

Turn right onto AK 7 / Egan Drive

Navigation decision point

4
11 mi into trip | ~14m in | AK 7 / Glacier Highway

Enter roundabout onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$5.70/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.03 $3.70 $7.41
premium $6.22 $3.82 $7.64
diesel $6.28 $3.85 $7.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Juneau, AK

Afternoon in Juneau on Saturday

Local time

12:00 PM

AKDT

Current temp

47°F

Heavy Rain

SW 5 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 3:26AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 3:15AM AKDT until October 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Destination

Lena Beach, AK

Afternoon in Lena Beach on Saturday

Local time

12:00 PM

AKDT

Current temp

47°F

Heavy Rain

S 5 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 3:26AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 3:15AM AKDT until October 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Egan Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

196 ft 27 ft

Total Climb

279 ft

Total Descent

261 ft

Highest Point

196 ft

~14.5 mi in

Elevation Range

169 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Juneau, AK

Full guide →

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

  • • St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church — church building in Juneau, United States of America
  • • Sentinel Island Light — lighthouse in Alaska, United States
  • • Alaskan Hotel and Bar — United States historic place

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Egan Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lena Beach, AK before heading back.

How this page is built

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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