Gravel driveway cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,150 – $8,900
- Per sq ft
- $2.15 – $8.70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
Longview homeowners pay roughly $2,150 to $8,900 to install a gravel driveway at 1,000 sq ft, or $2.15 to $8.70 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Longview is 13% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.19 an hour in the Longview area, 20% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Longview, TX, standard level
$4,200 to $6,850
About $4.15 to $6.75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $3,600 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $4,200 | $6,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,900 | $4,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,550 | $4,000 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,150 | $5,500 | $8,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Longview number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 50%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 50%. Weighted together, Longview wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $2,900, compared with $3,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.5) and land at $0 to $180.
What nearby projects cost in Longview
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, sod installation runs −10% and concrete driveway −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | −16% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −10% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
Extras that change the Longview total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Longview by the average of the local wage index (0.80) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.87. 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 edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $440 – $1,550 |
When to schedule gravel driveway in Longview
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Longview #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Longview (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 58 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Workable |
Why two Longview quotes can differ
Depth and layers
A proper driveway is a 4-inch base plus a 2-inch top course. Each extra inch of stone adds weight in tons and money.
Labor share
HomeGuide puts labor at about 50% of a gravel driveway's total cost, so a longer or harder-to-reach site moves the price more than the stone does.
Grading and edging
Grading runs $1-$3 per sq ft. Edging to keep the stone in is $5-$18 per linear foot.
Cost by quality level and size in Longview
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview 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
$2,150 to $4,850
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,200 to $6,850
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,200 to $8,900
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,100 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,550 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,850 | $4,200 – $6,850 | $6,200 – $8,900 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,850 | $4,200 – $6,850 | $6,200 – $8,900 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,350 – $9,650 | $8,300 – $13,600 | $12,300 – $17,600 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Longview is 0.80 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $18.19 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 136.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.09 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $26.79 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 63.5 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 construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($16.53) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.0% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $21.75 | $23.09 | $26.79 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
How Longview compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Longview. Alexandria is the lowest at about $5,400 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $2,150 – $8,900 | $5,500 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $2,150 – $8,800 | $5,500 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $2,200 – $9,050 | $5,600 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $2,150 – $8,750 | $5,450 | −2% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,100 | +11% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $2,100 – $8,700 | $5,400 | −2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,300 – $9,350 | $5,800 | +5% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #276 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $9,500; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $5,200 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Longview is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,100 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,350 – $9,550 | $5,950 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,300 – $9,350 | $5,800 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,200 – $9,000 | $5,600 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,100 – $8,650 | $5,400 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $8,350 | $5,200 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $2,550 – $10,400 | $6,500 | +17% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,150 – $8,850 | $5,500 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +13% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $2,400 – $9,700 | $6,050 | +9% |
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Gravel driveway in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Longview?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,150 to $8,900 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $6,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Longview?
About $2.15 to $8.70 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $5,500, which is 1% less than Longview ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $5,500. Materials are 53% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Longview?
$2,150 to $8,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Longview?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Longview area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($5,800 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Longview?
The BLS median is $18.19 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.53 to $22.15.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Longview?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,150 to $4,850 and premium work $6,200 to $8,900. Basic means: crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground. Premium means: deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage.
+When is the best time to install a gravel driveway in Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January 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 edging" add in Longview?
$440 to $1,550 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Longview
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 a Gravel Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- CalculateGravel: Gravel Driveway Cost in 2026 (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: Installed range spans a basic spread-and-compact job ($2.50/sq ft low, CalculateGravel) to a full build with excavation ($10/sq ft high, HomeGuide). Materials low end is DIY stone ($1.20/sq ft, CalculateGravel); high end is half of HomeGuide's $10 because it says labor is about 50% of the project.