The short answer
- $8 to $14 per square foot for a standard four-inch, broom-finish driveway on prepared ground.
- Add $2 to $5 per square foot if an old driveway has to be broken out and hauled away.
- $15 to $25 per square foot for stamped or colored concrete.
Multiply the length by the width in feet to get your square footage, or use the calculator.
Rough cost calculator
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A planning range from typical per-square-foot prices, not a quote. Site access, soil, slab thickness and the approach all move the number.
Example totals
| Driveway | Area | New pour | With tear-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short single-car, 10 × 40 ft | 400 sq ft | $3,200 to $5,600 | $4,000 to $7,600 |
| Long single-car, 12 × 60 ft | 720 sq ft | $5,800 to $10,100 | $7,200 to $13,700 |
| Two-car, 20 × 40 ft | 800 sq ft | $6,400 to $11,200 | $8,000 to $15,200 |
| Two-car, 20 × 60 ft | 1,200 sq ft | $9,600 to $16,800 | $12,000 to $22,800 |
What moves the price
- Tear-out. Removing an old driveway is real work and adds a real cost. Thick slabs and slabs with rebar in them cost more to remove.
- Thickness. Going from four inches to five uses a quarter more concrete. It is worth paying for where trucks, trailers or an RV will sit.
- The base. Soft or wet soil has to be dug out and replaced with compacted gravel. On Genesee County clay this is common, and it is the part of the job you should not let anyone skip.
- Access. If a concrete truck can back up to the forms, the pour is quick. If the concrete has to be wheeled or pumped, it costs more.
- Shape. Curves, flares and turnarounds take more forming than a straight rectangle.
- The approach. The section at the street may need a permit and has to meet the road owner's standard, which is often six inches thick.
- Size. Small jobs cost more per square foot, because the crew, the truck and the setup cost much the same either way.
- Timing. Crews are busiest in late spring and early summer. Some will sharpen a price to fill a gap in early spring or fall.
How to compare two quotes
A price per square foot means nothing unless the quotes describe the same driveway. Before you compare totals, check that each one states:
- Slab thickness, in inches
- Concrete strength and that the mix is air-entrained (4,000 psi or more for exterior work here)
- Depth of compacted gravel base
- Reinforcement: mesh, rebar or fiber
- Where the control joints go
- Whether tear-out, haul-away, permits and yard repair along the edges are included
- Whether sealing is included, and when it will be done
The cheapest quote is often the one with a thinner slab or no base. Our guide to choosing a concrete contractor in Michigan covers the rest of the checks.
Where these numbers come from
The ranges on this page reflect typical published prices for Michigan and the Midwest as of late 2026. Concrete prices move with the cost of cement, fuel and labor, and every site is different. Treat them as a way to budget and to spot a quote that is far out of line. The only real number is a written estimate for your driveway.
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