A concrete driveway costs $2,100 to $14,500 in 2026
A concrete driveway costs $2,100 to $14,500 in 2026. Angi puts the average at $6,400, with a typical range of $2,700 to $14,500. HomeGuide lists $2,400 to $8,600 for a two-car driveway. Forbes lists an average near $4,900. Size, finish and labor move the price most. Plain gray concrete costs less. Stamped or stained concrete costs more, and a bigger slab adds up fast.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| HomeGuide | HomeGuide lists $6 to $15 a square foot and $2,400 to $8,600 for a two-car driveway. |
| Angi | Angi lists an average of $6,400, a typical range of $2,700 to $14,500 and $8 to $20 a square foot. |
| HomeAdvisor | HomeAdvisor lists an average of $6,400, a range of $2,700 to $14,500 and $8 to $20 a square foot. |
| Forbes Home | Forbes lists a range of $2,100 to $7,800, an average near $4,900 and $4 to $16 a square foot. |
Concrete driveway cost by size and finish
| Size or finish | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One-car, 10 by 20 ft (200 sq ft) | $1,200 to $3,000 | HomeGuide |
| One-car, 12 by 24 ft (288 sq ft) | $1,700 to $4,300 | HomeGuide |
| Two-car, 20 by 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $2,400 to $6,000 | HomeGuide |
| Two-car, 24 by 24 ft (576 sq ft) | $3,500 to $8,600 | HomeGuide |
| Three-car, 24 by 36 ft (864 sq ft) | $5,200 to $13,000 | HomeGuide |
| Plain concrete, per square foot | $6 to $8 | Angi |
| Stamped or stained, per square foot | $12 to $20 | Angi |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size | HomeGuide lists $1,200 to $3,000 for a 200 sq ft one-car driveway and $5,200 to $13,000 for an 864 sq ft three-car driveway. |
| Finish | Plain concrete costs $6 to $8 a square foot on Angi. Stamped or stained costs $12 to $20. Color and patterns raise the price. |
| Labor | Angi says labor is about half of the total bill, or about $2 to $10 a square foot. Local wages change the quote. |
| Concrete and delivery | Forbes lists $900 to $1,500 a truckload for delivery. Angi lists $120 to $170 a cubic yard for all-purpose mix. |
| Extras | Angi names old driveway removal, thickness and rebar as add-ons. Heating systems and a tough site also add cost. |
What the price includes
The price usually covers concrete, forming, pouring, finishing and labor. It may not cover tearing out the old driveway, grading a sloped yard, rebar, permits or sealing. Decorative work such as stamping, stain or borders costs extra. Ask for each item in writing so you can compare bids. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
DIY or hire a pro
A driveway is a hard job to do yourself. Concrete is heavy and sets fast. You need forms, a strong base, the right slope for water, and tools to smooth the top. Forbes lists materials at $3 to $5 a square foot and delivery at $900 to $1,500 a truckload, so a DIY job still costs real money. One mistake can mean cracks or pooling water that is costly to fix. Most people hire a pro for a full driveway and may do small steps, such as removing old pavement, to save money.
How to tell you need it
You may need a new driveway when the old one has wide cracks, sunken spots or deep holes. Pooling water after rain is another sign. Patches that keep coming back mean the base has failed. Small cracks can be sealed, and a small area can be patched. But when damage covers most of the surface, a new slab costs less over time than repeat repairs. A new driveway can also help if your home has no paved parking.
How to judge your quote
- Ask for the price per square foot and the total size in writing.
- Ask if tear out, grading and rebar are in the quote.
- Ask how thick the slab will be and what finish you get.
- Ask if sealing, control joints and a warranty are included.
- Compare the total with the range above: $2,100 to $14,500 per job for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Get three or more written quotes. Prices vary by region and by crew, and a plain scope makes bids easy to compare.
- Choose a plain broom finish. Angi lists plain at $6 to $8 a square foot and stamped or stained at $12 to $20.
- Keep the size tight. Every extra square foot adds cost, so skip a wide apron if you do not need it.
- Book in a slow season if your area has one. Crews may bid lower when work is light. Ask the contractor.
- Reuse your old base if it is sound. Ask the crew if you can skip full removal, which Angi lists as a cost driver.
Why this costs more in 2026
Trade labor now runs about $75 to $150 an hour in most of the US. Lumber, steel, copper, PVC and concrete all cost more than in 2024, and freight went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Labor is about half of a driveway bill, so higher crew wages push up the price in 2026.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from HomeGuide, Angi, HomeAdvisor and Forbes Home. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
Angi lists an average of $6,400 and a range of $2,700 to $14,500. HomeGuide lists $2,400 to $8,600 for a two-car driveway.
How much is concrete per square foot?
Angi lists $8 to $20 a square foot. HomeGuide lists $6 to $15. Forbes lists $4 to $16. Plain finishes cost the least.
How much does a two-car driveway cost?
HomeGuide lists $2,400 to $6,000 for 20 by 20 ft and $3,500 to $8,600 for 24 by 24 ft. Angi lists averages of $4,600 and $6,600.
Is stamped concrete more costly?
Yes. Angi lists stamped or imprinted at $12 to $18 a square foot and plain at $6 to $8. Forbes lists stamped at $7 to $15.
How much of the price is labor?
Angi says labor is about half the total cost. Forbes puts labor at 40 percent, or $1.60 to $6 a square foot.