Asphalt driveway cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $6,700
- Per sq ft
- $4.55 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
Wichita homeowners pay roughly $2,800 to $6,700 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $4.55 to $11 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Wichita is 9% lower. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.07 an hour in the Wichita area, 14% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$3,950 to $5,500
About $6.45 to $8.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 59% |
| Labor | $870 | $1,850 | $2,800 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,750 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Wichita price comes from
Labor is 39% of the midpoint bill here, against 41% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (40%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Wichita the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Wichita metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,800, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.9) and land at $45 to $180.
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Wichita wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,800 to $4,350
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$3,950 to $5,500
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,100 to $6,700
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,150 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,500 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,700 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,600 – $7,150 | $6,550 – $9,100 | $8,450 – $11,000 |
Wichita against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Wichita. Oklahoma City is the lowest at about $4,700 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 155 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | level |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +4% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | level |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +11% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +13% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Wichita comes in at #258 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $7,650; the cheapest is Fort Smith, AR at $4,450 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Wichita is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,850 – $6,950 | $4,900 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Wichita's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +9% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +14% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | +6% |
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Wichita
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Wichita (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and September through November are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Wichita (7 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 103 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 1.4 inches. The station averages about 65 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Wichita is 0.86 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $23.21 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 4.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $19.89 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. About 2,300 work in the metro. That is 74.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 17% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 1,150 of them working in the area, 37.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($21.71) it shrinks by about $10. The total moves by 0.8% or 0.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 308,570 jobs in the Wichita area. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $21.71 | $22.07 | $23.21 | $25.64 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.50 | $24.00 | $28.54 | $28.78 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Wichita
Because every project leans on different trades, Wichita's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −7% and concrete driveway −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,050 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
Extras that change the Wichita total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Wichita by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.90. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $540 – $1,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita bid
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
Sealcoating
Sealing is $1-$2 per sq ft and is a maintenance cost, not part of the install.
New versus overlay
Resurfacing an existing driveway runs $3-$7 per sq ft; a full new driveway runs $5-$12+ (HomeGuide). Tearing out and replacing one is higher still.
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Asphalt driveway in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Wichita?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,700 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Wichita?
About $4.55 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,750, which is 0% more than Wichita ($4,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $4,750. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Wichita?
$2,800 to $6,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Wichita?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $180 for fees in the Wichita area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($4,850 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $22.07 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.71 to $23.21.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Wichita?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,350 and premium work $5,100 to $6,700. Basic means: new topcoat over a sound base, flat lot. Premium means: full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth.
+When is the best time to pave a driveway in Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a sealcoat" add in Wichita?
$540 to $1,100 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Wichita
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Paving an Asphalt Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- PaveGauge: Asphalt Driveway Cost (2026): Price by Size (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = hot-mix asphalt ($2.30-$3.60/sq ft at 3 in) plus aggregate base ($1-$3/sq ft) from PaveGauge's component table.