Basic
$12 – $15 per sq ft
2-1/2 in. compacted hot-mix asphalt over 6 in. compacted gravel base, rolled smooth, edges tapered

Asphaltic Concrete Driveway: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Asphaltic Concrete Driveway in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $14 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for asphaltic concrete driveway.
National average: $12 – $15 per sq ft
$12 – $15 per sq ft
2-1/2 in. compacted hot-mix asphalt over 6 in. compacted gravel base, rolled smooth, edges tapered
$14 – $18 per sq ft
2-1/2 in. hot-mix asphalt over 6 in. compacted gravel base, rolled smooth, edges compacted and tack-coated at the apron
$18 – $22 per sq ft
2-1/2 in. hot-mix asphalt placed in two lifts with tack coat between over 6 in. compacted gravel base, compacted edges
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6 – $7.33 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.67 – $6.93 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.61 – $1.96 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.07 – $1.31 | sq ft |
Freshly paved black asphalt driveway in front of a two-car garage
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Asphaltic Concrete Driveway, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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