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Prices updated January 2026

Concrete Driveway Cost

What a concrete driveway costs in 2026 — poured at driveway thickness, by size.

Driveway slab cost calculator

Preset to a typical driveway at 12×24 @ 6". Adjust anything — cost updates live.

Waste & region

Order extra for spillage & uneven subgrade. 10% is typical.

Installed cost estimate

$2,016 – $3,888

288 sq ft · 5.87 yd³ concrete

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

264

80 lb

352

60 lb

423

50 lb

528

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$793 – $1,290
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$1,458 – $2,385
Installed by a pro
$2,016 – $3,888

Estimate only — not a quote. Bag counts are rounded up and include a 10% waste allowance.

Installed $2,016 – $3,888

Driveway sizes & cost

Size Concrete (6") Installed cost
10×20 · single driveway strip 4.07 yd³ $1,400 – $2,700
12×24 · single-car driveway 5.87 yd³ $2,016 – $3,888
20×20 · two-car garage 8.15 yd³ $2,800 – $5,400
20×24 · two-car garage 9.78 yd³ $3,360 – $6,480
20×40 · RV pad 16.3 yd³ $5,600 – $10,800
Building the whole thing? Follow the driveway guide Base → rebar → pour → cost, chained step by step for your size.

You'll also need

Sized for this exact slab — tap any item to open its calculator with your measurements already filled in.

Gravel base

4.09 yd³

4" compacted base under the slab

≈ $123 – $266

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Rebar

21 sticks

#4 bar, 18" grid (26 bars)

≈ $147 – $273

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Bedding sand

0.89 yd³

~1" leveling layer

≈ $25 – $52

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Concrete driveway cost

Driveways are the heaviest-duty residential slab, so they're poured thicker (5–6") and always reinforced. That makes thickness and rebar the main cost drivers on top of the square footage.

Typical footprints are a single-car 12×24, a wider 20×20, or an 20×40 for two cars plus turning space. Size yours below at 6" and compare the installed cost against an asphalt quote.

Prices updated January 2026 National US averages · reviewed quarterly

Volumes use standard bag yields and a 10% waste allowance; costs are national US averages that vary by region, mix and finish. See our methodology for exactly how each figure is worked out, or check the reference sources:

Slab cost by project

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a concrete driveway cost?
A concrete driveway costs about $6–$13 per square foot installed at 5–6" thick in 2026 (driveways are poured thicker than patios to carry vehicles). A single-car 12×24 driveway runs roughly $1,900–$4,100.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Pour driveways at least 5", and 6" if trucks or RVs will use it. Reinforcement with rebar or wire mesh is standard for a driveway.
Is a concrete or asphalt driveway cheaper?
Asphalt usually has a lower up-front cost per square foot, while concrete lasts longer and needs less maintenance. Over 20+ years the lifetime costs often converge. Price the concrete option here first.
How much concrete for a driveway?
A 12×24 driveway at 6" needs about 6.4 cubic yards including waste. Larger and thicker driveways scale up quickly — use the calculator for your exact dimensions.