Concrete Driveway Cost Calculator
This concrete driveway cost calculator estimates what a new driveway will cost to pour. Enter the driveway’s length, width, and thickness, adjust the pre-filled US-average prices, and it returns an itemized total — material, delivery, and finishing labor — with a low–mid–high range. It also shows the volume in cubic yards so you can sanity-check a contractor’s quote.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the driveway length, width, and thickness.
- Use 4 inches for cars, 5–6 inches for trucks and RVs.
- Edit the prices; finishing labor is on by default for an installed estimate.
- Read the itemized total and the low–mid–high range.
What a concrete driveway costs
Concrete driveways typically run $6–12 per square foot installed — usually a bit more per square foot than a plain slab. The reason is everything around the concrete: a properly excavated and compacted base, thicker slabs to carry vehicles, rebar or wire mesh, control joints, and a durable finish. The raw concrete is a minority of the bill.
Thickness is the lever you control. A 20 × 20 ft two-car driveway is about 6.2 cubic yards at 5 inches versus 4.9 at 4 inches, so the heavier-duty version costs noticeably more in both material and labor. Slope, curves, and a tricky site add to the figure, which is why the estimate is shown as a range.
Driveway cost reference (US averages)
National averages as of 2025, used as the calculator defaults.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Ready-mix, delivered | $160 / yd³ |
| Finishing labor | $2–$8 / ft² |
| Installed driveway (typical) | $6–12 / ft² |
For the volume on its own, use the concrete driveway calculator. Related cost tools: the slab cost calculator and the general concrete cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
Concrete driveways typically cost $6–12 per square foot installed. The concrete material is a small part; most of the price is labor, reinforcement, thickness, and site preparation.
How much does a 2-car concrete driveway cost?
A 20 × 20 ft two-car driveway (400 sq ft) at 5 inches is about 6.2 cubic yards of concrete. Installed, it commonly runs $2,500–5,000 depending on finish, rebar, and access.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Use at least 4 inches for cars and 5–6 inches for trucks or RVs. Thicker slabs and rebar cost more up front but resist cracking and last longer.
Why is a driveway more expensive per yard than a slab?
Driveways need a prepared, compacted base, thicker concrete, reinforcement, and control joints, and they carry vehicle loads. Those requirements add labor and material beyond the raw concrete.