2026 Data

Annual Reports & Data Maps

Research reports on the cost of learning to drive, teen crash risk, and time-to-license data by state.

Featured Report

Cost of Learning to Drive 2026

State-by-state breakdown of driving lesson costs, including cheapest and most expensive metros.

Safety Data

Teen Crash Risk Heatmap

Crash statistics by state for teen drivers aged 16-19, with safety recommendations.

Timeline Data

Time to License Report

How long it takes to get a license in each state, from permit to full license.

Cost of Learning to Drive 2026

Our analysis of driving lesson costs across all 50 states, based on required hours and average lesson prices. Costs include classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, permit fees, and license fees.

Most Affordable States

$500

Most Expensive States

$500

All States Comparison

Required Hours	Est. Cost (Low)	Est. Cost (Typical)	Est. Cost (High)
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800
80h	$300	$500	$800

Methodology

Cost estimates are based on state-mandated training hours multiplied by average per-hour lesson prices from driving schools in our database, plus typical permit and license fees. Actual costs may vary based on location, school, and package type.

Sources: State DMV websites, DriveSchoolHub database, NHTSA