Asphalt Prices by State
This page groups states into practical pricing bands so you can start with a realistic range before you get into a real local bid.
Use your state group as a starting point
These are broad planning ranges, not live local quotes. They are useful when you want to know whether your first estimate is in the right neighborhood before you call local contractors.
Northeast
Usually the highest cost band in this starter model.
Material: $105 - $155 per ton
Installed: $160 - $240 per ton
South
Often lower than coastal markets.
Material: $85 - $130 per ton
Installed: $130 - $205 per ton
Midwest
A middle-of-the-road estimate for many suburbs and smaller cities.
Material: $90 - $135 per ton
Installed: $140 - $215 per ton
South Central
A practical middle band for Texas, Oklahoma, and nearby markets.
Material: $88 - $132 per ton
Installed: $135 - $210 per ton
West
Higher land, labor, and logistics costs are common in this band.
Material: $100 - $150 per ton
Installed: $155 - $235 per ton
Use this page
To get a rough regional range when you do not yet have a local quote.
Use the calculator
To turn your square footage into tonnage and project cost.
Use a contractor bid
To confirm the real number once the site has been inspected.
Why asphalt prices vary by state
State-level pricing changes because paving is local. Plant access, labor rates, weather windows, delivery distance, and site prep all affect the number before the asphalt even reaches the driveway.
Labor and season
Short paving seasons and busy local markets can raise bids because crews have less flexible scheduling.
Haul distance
Asphalt is time-sensitive. The farther the plant is from the project, the more delivery and timing can affect price.
Base and drainage
A state price band cannot see your driveway. Soft base, poor drainage, and removal work can move the final quote.
Access
Easy suburban access is different from a tight city driveway, long rural lane, or steep site with limited staging room.
How to use these bands
Use the state group as a starting point, then enter your actual square footage in the calculator.
When you compare bids, keep thickness, prep scope, and cleanup assumptions the same.
If a quote is far outside the band, do not reject it immediately. Ask what is included. The difference may be removal, base repair, drainage, access, or a thicker asphalt section.
Best use
Treat these prices as a broad market check. A real local bid should still confirm base condition, drainage, access, and current material availability.