Gravel driveway cost in Logan, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,400 – $9,850
- Per sq ft
- $2.40 – $9.65
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a gravel driveway in the Logan area: $2,400 to $9,850 for 1,000 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Logan, UT, standard level
$4,650 to $7,600
About $4.60 to $7.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $130 |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Logan, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 49% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $3,050 | $4,850 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $2,400 | $6,150 | $9,850 | 100% |
Where the Logan price comes from
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (50%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Logan the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Logan is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,100 nationally becomes $3,000 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.9: $0 to $190.
Who does the work: Logan trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Logan the blend is 0.97.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $26.60 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 97.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.39 an hour, 5% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $29.46 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 26.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Logan has 66,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 271st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.88 | $22.19 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $23.37 | $27.39 | $29.46 | $28.78 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Logan: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Logan. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single car (500 sq ft) to long rural (2,000 sq ft).
Basic
$2,400 to $5,400
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,650 to $7,600
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,850 to $9,850
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,200 – $2,750 | $2,350 – $3,850 | $3,500 – $5,000 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,400 – $5,400 | $4,650 – $7,600 | $6,850 – $9,850 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,400 – $5,400 | $4,650 – $7,600 | $6,850 – $9,850 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,800 – $10,700 | $9,200 – $15,100 | $13,600 – $19,500 |
Why two Logan quotes can differ
Stone is sold by weight
Stone is priced by the ton, so every extra inch of depth or foot of width adds loads of delivery.
Permit
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 where one is needed for a new curb cut or connection; plenty of rural counties require none.
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.
How Logan compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Logan. Provo comes closest at about $6,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UTthis page | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | |
| Ogden, UT55 miles | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT110 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID125 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +3% |
| Provo, UT145 miles | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +2% |
| Boise, ID235 miles | $2,450 – $10,100 | $6,250 | +2% |
| Utah (statewide) | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +2% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Logan ranks #171 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Logan is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,150 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Logan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $2,550 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,450 – $9,950 | $6,200 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,400 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $2,700 – $10,900 | $6,800 | +11% |
The best months for gravel driveway in Logan
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Logan Radio Kvnu (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Logan are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, November 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 166 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Logan gets about 17 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 44 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 35 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 14 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 17 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 34 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 48 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 33 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 24 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 34 | 16 | 1.4 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Logan?
Jobs that often go together with gravel driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Logan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,900 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
Optional extras in Logan
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Logan, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.97) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $480 – $1,750 |
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Gravel driveway in Logan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Logan?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,400 to $9,850 in the Logan area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,650 to $7,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Logan?
About $2.40 to $9.65 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Logan or Ogden?
Ogden is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $6,250, which is 2% more than Logan ($6,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Logan?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,050 out of $6,150. Materials are 49% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Logan?
$2,400 to $9,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Logan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Logan area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Logan expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Utah?
Logan is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($6,250 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Logan?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Logan area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.88 to $26.60.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Logan?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,400 to $5,400 and premium work $6,850 to $9,850. 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 Logan?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July and August 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 Logan?
$480 to $1,750 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Logan
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.