Asphalt Cost per Ton
Asphalt material typically costs about $92.50 to $150 per ton, averaging around $121 (LawnStarter, updated Oct 19, 2026). Prices vary by region, so treat these as a starting point and ask local plants for a quote.
Material cost per square foot
At $121 a ton and 2 in thick, asphalt material costs about $1.46 per square foot.
$1.46/sq ft
- Per 100 sq ft$146
- Per 1,000 sq ft$1,462
- One ton covers83 sq ft
Material only, at 145 lb/ft³ and before waste. Installed prices include labor and base work.
Estimate only, not a quote or professional advice. Disclaimer
Typical asphalt prices
| What | Typical price | Source (date) |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt material, per ton | $92.50–$150 | LawnStarter (Oct 19, 2026) |
| New driveway, installed, per sq ft | $3.92–$6.25 | LawnStarter (Oct 19, 2026) |
| Resurfacing, installed, per sq ft | $2–$5 | LawnStarter (2026) |
| Public bid, plant-mix, Grayson County, TX | $81–$114.75 | County bid tab (Mar 2026) |
| Public bid, hot mix, Kitsap County, WA | $63–$87 | County bid 2026-002 (2026) |
County bids are prices for large annual contracts, usually picked up at the plant or delivered in bulk, so a homeowner's price per ton is often higher. They show how much prices vary from place to place.
Price per square foot at different ton prices
| Price per ton | 2 in | 3 in | 4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80 | $0.97 | $1.45 | $1.93 |
| $100 | $1.21 | $1.81 | $2.42 |
| $121 | $1.46 | $2.19 | $2.92 |
| $150 | $1.81 | $2.72 | $3.62 |
| $175 | $2.11 | $3.17 | $4.23 |
What changes the price per ton
- Oil prices: the asphalt binder is a petroleum product.
- Mix type: surface mixes with smaller stone and more binder cost more than base mixes.
- Distance and delivery: hot mix has to arrive hot, so trucking distance and small loads add cost.
- Season: many plants run reduced hours or close in winter.
- Quantity: large contracts get lower prices than a single driveway.
Prices on this site were last checked November 6, 2026 and are reviewed every year. Need a total? Try the asphalt driveway cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a ton of asphalt?
LawnStarter's October 2026 cost guide puts asphalt material at about $121 per ton on average, with most prices between $92.5 and $150. Public bids for plant-mix asphalt picked up at the plant can be lower; delivered, small-quantity and winter prices tend to be higher.
How do I convert price per ton to price per square foot?
Multiply the price per ton by the tons per square foot for your thickness. At 2 inches and 145 lb/ft³, one square foot is 0.0121 tons, so $121 a ton works out to about $1.46 per square foot for material.
Why does the price per ton change?
Asphalt binder is made from crude oil, so prices follow oil markets. Distance from the plant, the mix type, the season and the size of the order also matter; many states publish monthly asphalt price indexes for road contracts.
Is the price per ton the same as the installed price?
No. The ton price is for the material. Installed prices per square foot include labor, equipment, base preparation and overhead, which is why a contractor’s price per square foot is several times the material cost.
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Sources
- LawnStarter: How much does an asphalt driveway cost? (Oct 19, 2026)
- LawnStarter: Cost to resurface an asphalt driveway (2026 edition (no day shown))
- Grayson County, TX: 2026-03 asphalt materials bid tabulation (March 2026)
- Kitsap County, WA: Bid 2026-002, hot mix asphalt (2026)