Teen permit driving hours in Iowa (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Iowa require?
In Iowa, a learner's permit holder logs 20 hours of supervised driving, including 2 at night.
- Total: 20 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 2 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Iowa counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Get Permy on the App Store.
Permy is an independent app, not affiliated with any state agency. Confirm the current requirements with your state agency before relying on them.
What counts as night in Iowa?
Night runs from sunset to sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
The state's wording: “Night driving is between sunset and sunrise.”
Where do these numbers come from?
10 more hours (2 at night) are certified in the intermediate stage. This 20/2 target is for the learner-to-intermediate stage. Additional practice for the subsequent full-license stage is separate.
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