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Iowa learner's permit: driving hours
20 hours of supervised driving
2 hours at night
12 months holding the permit
Iowa teens need 20 hours of supervised practice, including 2 at night, and at least 12 months with the learner's permit before the road test. Enter what's done so far to see what's left and the weekly pace to be ready on time.
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Get HourglassHow many hours do you need to drive with a learner's permit in Iowa?
Iowa asks for 20 hours of supervised driving, 2 of them at night, and at least 12 months holding the permit before the road test.
How many hours a week is that?
Spread over 12 months, 20 hours is about 0.4 hours a week. The calculator above adjusts the pace to the hours already driven and your test date.
What counts as night driving?
Driving between sunset and sunrise. Hourglass counts it automatically from the real sunset and sunrise where each drive starts.
Where do I check the official Iowa rules?
On the Iowa DMV (or Department of Public Safety) website. Requirements change, and some states lower the hours after driver education.
Requirements as published in 2026 (IIHS graduated licensing table). Always confirm on the official Iowa website. Hourglass is a log book, not legal advice.
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