How far is Juneau, AK from Lena Beach, AK?
The driving distance from Juneau, AK to Lena Beach, AK is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juneau and Lena Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau and Lena Beach.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
2343 ft · 48 sec · Glacier Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Drive
92 m · 8 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on Glacier Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
63 m · 3 sec · Glacier Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Glacier Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau and Lena Beach.
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.
Egan Drive
Turn right onto Egan Drive
8.08 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Juneau and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Lena Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juneau to Lena Beach?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Hoonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Juneau and 7.8 miles from Lena Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Chance Rain And Snow around Juneau and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Lena Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Lena Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 km).
#1 Juneau
City in and state capital of Alaska, United States
| Population | 31,974 |
| Coordinates | 58.3019400, -134.4197200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lena Beach
Lena Beach is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 58.3930600, -134.7472200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lena Beach (-134.74722, 58.39306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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