To complete the required behind-the-wheel instruction at an approved driving school, you can expect to spend about $300 to $400. In addition to the required eight hours of professional driving instruction, you must also complete an additional 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Given that you must have your permit for six months before you can get your license, expect the whole process to take six months at a minimum, with the drivers ed course only taking 24 hours (spread out over at least 12 days).

The average cost of a classroom course is $550, but it can range from $200 to $1,000. Classroom instruction typically lasts for four to eight weeks, and you'll meet with a group of other students for two to three hours each week.

In general, the cost of driving school can range from $200 to $800 or more. This cost usually includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel training.