Typical asphalt costs in Iowa
| Item | IA typical range |
|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, per ton (material) | $89–$178 |
| Installed driveway, per ft² | $4.44–$10.65 |
| 1-car driveway 50 × 12 ft (600 ft²), installed | $2,663–$6,391 |
| 2-car driveway 24 × 24 ft (576 ft²), installed | $2,556–$6,136 |
| Asphalt for 600 ft² at 3 in (≈10.9 t), material only | $968–$1,935 |
| Sealcoating, per ft² | $0.89–$1.78 |
| Sealcoating a 600 ft² driveway | $533–$1,065 |
Iowa vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per ton | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $88–$176 | −11.9% |
| Iowa | $89–$178 | −11.2% |
| Nebraska | $90–$181 | −9.6% |
| Missouri | $92–$184 | −8.2% |
| Wisconsin | $93–$186 | −6.9% |
| Minnesota | $98–$197 | −1.6% |
| Illinois | $99–$198 | −1.1% |
The lowest typical prices among Iowa and its neighbors are in South Dakota. If you live near the state line, a supplier across the border may be worth a quote — but delivery distance usually decides the final price.
What affects the price
Asphalt prices follow crude-oil prices because the binder is a petroleum product. Small residential jobs cost more per square foot because crews and equipment have a fixed mobilization cost.
The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by Iowa's overall price level (88.8 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.
Sources
- U.S. price range: Inch Calculator — Asphalt Driveway Cost Guide, July 18, 2023.
- State price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State (Table SARPP), 2023 — as published in the Hawaii State Data Book, table 14.02.
- How we combine them: methodology.