Asphalt prices in South Dakota

Asphalt in South Dakota typically costs $88–$176 per ton in 2026 — 11.9% below the U.S. range of $100–$200. South Dakota ranks 49 of 51 from most to least expensive.

Residential driveways: 2–3 in. Commercial lots: 3–4 in or more.
lb/ft³
%

Asphalt needed

11.4 tons

  • Volume5.83 yd³
  • Area600 ft²
  • Hot-mix material cost$1,006–$2,012

Estimates only. Round up when you order, and confirm structural details with your local building code.

Typical asphalt costs in South Dakota

ItemSD typical range
Hot-mix asphalt, per ton (material)$88–$176
Installed driveway, per ft²$4.40–$10.57
1-car driveway 50 × 12 ft (600 ft²), installed$2,643–$6,343
2-car driveway 24 × 24 ft (576 ft²), installed$2,537–$6,089
Asphalt for 600 ft² at 3 in (≈10.9 t), material only$960–$1,920
Sealcoating, per ft²$0.88–$1.76
Sealcoating a 600 ft² driveway$529–$1,057

South Dakota vs. neighboring states

StateTypical per tonvs. U.S.
South Dakota$88–$176−11.9%
North Dakota$89–$177−11.4%
Iowa$89–$178−11.2%
Montana$90–$180−9.8%
Nebraska$90–$181−9.6%
Wyoming$91–$182−9.2%
Minnesota$98–$197−1.6%

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 South Dakota's overall price level (88.1 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.

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