Concrete Driveway Installation Cost
Installing a 640 sq ft concrete driveway at 5 inches with rebar costs $6,234 to $10,390 at national prices. Enter your driveway size and ZIP in the calculator, and add tear-out if an old one has to go.
LIKELY INSTALLED PRICE
$8,312
Our installed range for this 40×16 ft, 5-inch slab: $6,234 – $10,390 ($9.74 – $16.23 per sq ft)
In plain terms: that's about the size of a two-car garage pad, and roughly 43% of the price is the crew's labor.
- DIY materials
- $4,278
- Concrete
- 9.88 yd³
- Bagged mix
- 489 80-lb bags
- Delivery
- 2 trucks
An estimate, not a bid. A contractor's price depends on your site, access and timing.
What changes the price
Where the money goes
- Materials$3,957
- Labor$2,969
- Overhead and profit (20%)$1,385
All 9 line items
| Item | Qty | Material | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site setup, layout and cleanup | 1 job | $100 | $56 | $156 |
| Excavate and grade subgrade | 640 sqft | $0 | $710 | $710 |
| Forms, stakes and form release | 112 lf | $134 | $249 | $383 |
| Compacted crushed-stone base | 11.06 ton | $498 | $205 | $702 |
| #4 rebar, tied on chairs | 909.33 lf | $907 | $404 | $1,311 |
| Ready-mix concrete, 3,500 psi, delivered | 10.37 yd3 | $1,804 | $230 | $2,034 |
| Place, screed and broom finish | 640 sqft | $32 | $829 | $861 |
| Sawn control joints | 88 lf | $132 | $65 | $197 |
| Street apron / curb cut tie-in | 1 ea | $350 | $222 | $572 |
| Subtotal × overhead and profit (20%) = midpoint | $8,312 | |||
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Cost by thickness for 40x16 (640 sq ft)
4 in · patios, sheds
$5,868 – $9,780
7.90 yd³ · 392 bags · about $7,824
5 in · garages, driveways
$6,234 – $10,390
9.88 yd³ · 489 bags · about $8,312
6 in · shops, RV pads
$6,568 – $10,947
11.85 yd³ · 587 bags · about $8,757
Cost of a concrete driveway per square foot
This driveway comes to $9.74 – $16.23 per square foot installed. The rate is higher than a patio because of the extra thickness, rebar and apron. Tear-out of an old driveway raises it further.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
This estimate uses 5 inches for cars and light trucks. Go thicker where a truck, RV or boat trailer will park. The apron at the street is often poured thicker again.
Is a concrete driveway worth it?
A concrete driveway costs more up front than gravel or asphalt. In return it needs less upkeep and keeps its shape for a long time. Sealing it every few years helps it resist salt.
Concrete or asphalt driveway
Asphalt is usually cheaper to install but needs resealing more often. Concrete handles heat better, and asphalt copes with freeze-thaw and plowing a little better. Local prices for both vary a lot.
Remove and replace an old driveway
Tear-out, hauling and regrading are extra. Enter the old driveway's square footage in the removal field to add them. Repairs cost less, but they only work when the base is sound.
Hiring concrete driveway contractors
Get two or three written bids for the same scope: thickness, steel, apron and finish. Ask who pulls the permit for the apron and curb cut. This page gives an estimate to check them against, not a bid.
DIY vs pro for this 40x16 pour
Materials alone come to $4,278, about 51% of the $8,312 midpoint contractor price. The difference is $4,034 of labor, equipment, delivery and contractor overhead across 9 line items. At 10.37 yd³ with waste the pour fills 2 mixer trucks, so ready-mix is the practical route even for a DIY pour.
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Frequently asked questions
How much concrete for a driveway this size?
9.88 yd³ at 5 inches, and 10.37 yd³ as ordered. That's 2 trucks.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway?
Often yes, especially for the apron in the public right-of-way. The fee isn't in this estimate.
How long before I can drive on new concrete?
Walking is usually fine within a day or two. For cars and heavier vehicles, follow the cure time your supplier gives.
Does a concrete driveway need rebar?
Rebar is the default here because driveways carry vehicles. It holds cracks tight when the ground moves.
Stamped or exposed aggregate driveway?
Both cost more than broom finish, mostly in labor and sealer. Change the finish above to see the difference.
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