State-by-state guide
Teen Driving Hours by State
Supervised driving hour requirements vary widely by state. Some states require 40 or 50 hours of supervised practice. Some require specific night-driving hours. Others do not list a formal supervised-hour total.
Clocked helps families track supervised driving practice, monitor day and night progress, and export a clean PDF driving log when it is time to get organized.
Quick summary
Most teen permit programs require supervised practice before a teen can move to the next license stage, but the details depend on the state.
Common requirements include:
- Total supervised driving hours
- Nighttime driving hours
- Permit holding periods
- Parent or guardian certification
- Driving log or practice log documentation
Always verify final licensing requirements with your state DMV, DOR, SOS, or driver licensing agency before scheduling a road test or applying for the next license stage.
Teen driving hour requirements by state
Use this table as a starting point. Where the reference data records no formal value, the cell says so explicitly rather than showing zero. Verify final requirements with your state agency.
| State | Total hours | Night hours | Permit holding period | Log form | Clocked guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 hours | No separate night-hour total listed | 6 months (Stage I) | Yes | View guide → |
| Alaska | 40 hours | 10 hrs in progressively challenging conditions | 6 months | No | View guide → |
| Arizona | 30 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months (or until 18) | Yes | View guide → |
| Arkansas | No fixed minimum specified | No separate night-hour total listed | 6 months (to age 16) | No | View guide → |
| California | 50 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Colorado | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 12 months | Yes | View guide → |
| Connecticut | 40 hours | No separate night-hour total listed | 120–180 days | Yes | View guide → |
| Delaware | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 12 months (50 hrs in first 6) | Optional | View guide → |
| Florida | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 12 months (or until 18) | Optional | View guide → |
| Georgia | 40 hours | 6 night hours | 1 year and 1 day | No | View guide → |
| Hawaii | No fixed minimum (driver ed + 180-day permit) | No separate night-hour total listed | 180 days | No | View guide → |
| Idaho | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Illinois | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 9 months | No | View guide → |
| Indiana | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 180 days | Yes | View guide → |
| Iowa | 20 hrs (2 night) to intermediate; +10 hrs (2 night) to full | 2 night hours | 12 months | No | View guide → |
| Kansas | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 1 year (or until 17) | No | View guide → |
| Kentucky | 60 hours | 10 night hours | 180 days | Yes | View guide → |
| Louisiana | 50 hours | 15 night hours | 180 days | Optional | View guide → |
| Maine | 70 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Yes | View guide → |
| Maryland | 60 hours | 10 night hours | 9 months (under 18) | Yes | View guide → |
| Massachusetts | 40 hours | No separate night-hour total listed | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Michigan | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Minnesota | 50 hours | 15 night hours | 6 months | Yes | View guide → |
| Mississippi | No fixed minimum specified | No separate night-hour total listed | 12 months | No | View guide → |
| Missouri | 40 hours | 10 night hours | 182 days (6 months) | Optional | View guide → |
| Montana | 50 hrs (10 night) with driver ed; otherwise 75 hrs (15 night) | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Nebraska | 50 hours | 10 night hours | Not specified | Optional | View guide → |
| Nevada | 50 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Yes | View guide → |
| New Hampshire | 40 hours | 10 night hours | No permit (Youth Operator) | Yes | View guide → |
| New Jersey | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| New Mexico | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| New York | 50 hours | 15 night hours | 6 months (under 18) | Yes | View guide → |
| North Carolina | 60 hours | 10 night hours | 12 months | Yes | View guide → |
| North Dakota | 50 hrs (variable conditions), ages 14–15 path | No separate night-hour total listed | 12 mo (14–15) / 6 mo (16–17) | No | View guide → |
| Ohio | 50 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Yes | View guide → |
| Oklahoma | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 180 days | Optional | View guide → |
| Oregon | 50 hours with approved driver education; otherwise 100 hours | No separate night-hour total listed | 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Pennsylvania | 65 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | Yes | View guide → |
| Rhode Island | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months | No | View guide → |
| South Carolina | 40 hours | 10 night hours | More than 180 days | Optional | View guide → |
| South Dakota | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 275 days | No | View guide → |
| Tennessee | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 180 days | Yes | View guide → |
| Texas | 30 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | No | View guide → |
| Utah | 40 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months (15–17) | Optional | View guide → |
| Vermont | 40 hours | 10 night hours | 1 year | Yes | View guide → |
| Virginia | 45 hours | 15 night hours | 9 months (under 18) | Optional | View guide → |
| Washington | 50 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| West Virginia | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 180 days (6 months) | Yes | View guide → |
| Wisconsin | 50 hours | 10 night hours | At least 6 months | Optional | View guide → |
| Wyoming | 50 hours | 10 night hours | 6 months or until 17 | Optional | View guide → |
Several states list conditional or driver-education-based alternatives (for example, Oregon requires 50 supervised hours with approved driver education, or 100 hours without it), so confirm the path that applies to your teen.
Featured state guides
Clocked has dedicated guides for these states today, with more on the way.
Missouri Driving Log Requirements
Missouri requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 10 night hours.
Read the guide →Illinois Driving Log Requirements
Illinois requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 night hours.
Read the guide →California Driving Log Requirements
California requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 night hours.
Read the guide →Why tracking supervised driving hours matters
Paper logs, notes, and spreadsheets are easy to lose or forget. Many families only realize they are missing hours when the road test or license application is close.
Tracking consistently helps families:
- avoid reconstructing drives from memory
- see whether night hours are on pace
- keep parent and teen records in one place
- prepare for documentation or certification requirements
- build safer practice habits over time
Before practice starts, many families also set expectations in writing. Use our free parent-teen driving agreement template as a starting point.
How Clocked helps
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised permit hours.
Track every drive
Log supervised drives quickly after they happen.
Separate day and night progress
See progress toward total and night-driving requirements when your state has them.
Stay organized by state
Clocked helps families understand the hour targets for their selected state.
Export a clean PDF
When you are ready, export a clean driving record for your own files.
Frequently asked questions
How many supervised driving hours does my teen need?
It depends on your state. Many states require 40, 50, or more supervised driving hours, while some states do not list a formal supervised-hour total. Use the table above as a starting point and verify with your state agency.
Which states require night driving hours?
Many states require a set number of night-driving hours, but not all do. The table above lists night-hour requirements where the reference data identifies them.
Do all states require an official driving log?
No. Some states require a specific official form, some provide an optional log, and others rely on parent or guardian certification. Always verify accepted documentation with your state agency.
Can Clocked replace my state DMV form?
No. Clocked helps families track and organize supervised driving practice. It does not replace official DMV, DOR, SOS, or licensing guidance.
Why use an app instead of paper?
An app helps families log drives when they happen, track night hours separately, avoid lost paper logs, and export a clean record when needed.
Start logging supervised driving hours today
Track your teen’s permit hours with Clocked
Whether your state requires 40 hours, 50 hours, night driving, or parent certification, Clocked helps you keep practice organized from the first drive to the final export.
Disclaimer: Always verify final licensing requirements with your state agency before taking a road test or applying for the next license stage. Clocked helps families track and organize supervised driving practice, but it does not replace official DMV, DOR, SOS, or licensing guidance.