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How much does a concrete driveway cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A concrete driveway costs $2,700 to $14,500 in the US, with a typical job around $6,400. Basis: per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft). Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft)

Low
$2,700
Typical
$6,400
High
$14,500

Concrete driveway cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Concrete driveway cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$2,700$6,400$14,500Per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a concrete driveway

  1. Size

    Concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20.

  2. Concrete type and thickness

    Thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more.

  3. Removal of the old driveway

    Tear-out and haul-away add cost.

  4. Labor

    Labor is about half the bill.

  5. Add-ons

    Rebar, heating, aprons and sealing add cost.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts.

What’s usually included

  • Excavation and gravel base
  • Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec
  • Pouring and finishing

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Concrete driveway cost: questions

How much does a concrete driveway cost?

A concrete driveway costs $2,700 to $14,500 in the US, with a typical job around $6,400. Basis: per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft). Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a concrete driveway?

Size: concrete is priced by the square foot, typically $8 to $20. Concrete type and thickness: thicker slabs and stamped or colored concrete cost more. Removal of the old driveway: tear-out and haul-away add cost. Labor: labor is about half the bill.

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway?

Many towns require a permit for a new driveway or apron and set rules for the apron at the street. Check local code before work starts.

What is usually included in the price?

Excavation and gravel base; Forms and reinforcement in the agreed spec; Pouring and finishing. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Concrete driveway cost”, updated June 20, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Concrete driveway cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; apron note.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $2,700 to $14,500. Editorial policy

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