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Concrete Driveway Cost
See what a concrete driveway typically costs installed per square foot, then size yours to find the cubic yards of concrete and the ready-mix cost. Want local contractors to price it? Use the quote form below the results.
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Estimate only. Bag yields, material density and waste vary by product and supplier. Confirm quantities with your supplier and check local building codes before you buy or build.
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
Published 2026 cost guides generally put an installed concrete driveway at about $6 to $12 per square foot for a 4 to 6 inch slab with a standard broom finish, with stamped, colored or heavily reinforced work running higher. A single-lane driveway 12 ft wide and 40 ft long (480 sq ft) is therefore about $2,880 to $5,760 installed. A two-car driveway of 20 × 20 ft (400 sq ft) is about $2,400 to $4,800. The concrete is only part of that: forms, base, labor, finishing, control joints and removal of an old driveway make up the rest.
Thickness: 4, 5 or 6 inches
Four inches is common for cars only. Five or six inches is used for heavier vehicles, trucks and weak soil. Going from 4 to 5 inches adds 25% to the concrete, and 6 inches adds 50%, so thickness changes the material bill noticeably. The example below uses 5 inches. Check your local code and ask your contractor what the base and soil need.
What changes the price of a driveway
Size, thickness, steel reinforcement (mesh or rebar), the gravel base, slope and drainage, how much old pavement has to be broken out and hauled away, the finish, whether a pump is needed because the truck cannot reach, and local labor rates. Delivery and minimum-load fees also add up on small pours.
Material cost: a worked example
A 40 × 12 ft driveway at 5 inches with 10% waste needs about 8.15 cubic yards. At $160 per cubic yard of ready-mix the concrete is about $1,300. Bags are not realistic at this size: about 367 bags of 80 lb, around $2,570 at $7 each. Ready-mix is the normal choice for a driveway.
Hiring a pro
A driveway is a poured-in-one-day job with a short window once the truck arrives, so most people hire it out. Use the quote form below the results to send your size to up to two local contractors, then compare written quotes line by line: thickness, mesh or rebar, base depth, removal, joints and finish.
About these numbers
The installed price ranges summarize published cost guides checked in October 2026 and vary by region. The calculator prices the concrete only; your local written quotes decide the real cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost per square foot?
About $6 to $12 per square foot installed for a standard 4 to 6 inch broom-finish driveway in most published guides. Stamped, colored or heavily reinforced driveways cost more, and prices vary by region.
How much does a 2-car concrete driveway cost?
A typical two-car driveway of 20 × 20 ft is 400 sq ft, so about $2,400 to $4,800 at $6 to $12 per square foot. A longer driveway costs proportionally more. Get local written quotes.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Four inches is common for passenger cars. Five or six inches suits trucks, heavier loads or soft soil. Ask a local contractor, because soil, climate and code vary.
How many cubic yards of concrete does a driveway need?
Multiply length × width × thickness in feet, divide by 27, and add about 10% for waste. A 40 × 12 ft driveway at 5 inches needs about 8.15 cubic yards. Enter your own size above to see yours.
Is a concrete driveway cheaper than asphalt?
Concrete usually costs more up front than asphalt but needs less maintenance and lasts longer. Compare local quotes for both, since prices differ by region.
How accurate is this estimate?
It is a planning estimate, not an order. Bag yields, material density and waste vary by product, supplier and job, so confirm quantities with your supplier and check local building codes before you buy or pour.
Are my measurements saved?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
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