Concrete Driveway Cost Calculator
Enter your driveway size and an installed price per square foot to estimate the cost of a concrete driveway.
What your result means
Total cost is the driveway area times your installed price per square foot, which already bundles concrete, labor, and finishing. Add 10 to 20% for excavation, rebar, control joints, and sealer, which the per-foot figure usually leaves out. Decorative finishes like stamped or colored run higher, $15 to $25 a square foot.
How to use this calculator
- Measure driveway dimensions.
- Get installed cost per sq ft from 3 contractor quotes ($6-12 typical).
- Read area and total cost.
- Add 10-20% for excavation, rebar, control joints, sealer.
- Concrete driveways last 30+ years - worth the upfront cost.
The formula
Driveway area is length times width. Multiply by your installed price per square foot for the total.
Worked example
Say you've got a 40 by 12 ft driveway at $9 a square foot installed. The area is 480 sq ft, so the pour runs $4,320. Add 15% for excavation, rebar, and joints and budget about $4,970.
Concrete driveway cost (installed, per sq ft)
| Finish | Installed cost per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Standard broom finish | $6 – $12 |
| Exposed aggregate | $10 – $15 |
| Stamped / colored | $15 – $25 |
Tips & gotchas
- A concrete driveway runs $6 to $12 a square foot installed.
- Reinforce it with rebar or wire mesh so it resists cracking.
- Cut control joints every 10 to 15 ft to keep cracks where you want them.
- Seal it every 3 to 5 years to stretch its life.
- Decorative finishes (stamped, colored) run $15 to $25 a square foot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
$6 to $12 a square foot installed for a standard finish, $15 to $25 for decorative.
How long does a concrete driveway last?
30 to 50-plus years with a good pour and basic upkeep.
Is concrete or asphalt cheaper?
Asphalt is 30 to 50% cheaper upfront. Concrete lasts longer, so it's the better long-term value.
Can I pour concrete myself?
Small slabs, sure. A driveway is tough, since finishing concrete is a real skill.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
4 inches for residential, 6 inches if trucks will park on it.
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