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Asphalt Driveway Cost in Wyoming
Wyoming installed pricing runs $7.70 to $16.50 per square foot — about 10% above the national average. Enter your driveway size for a local estimate.
Your project
Tight, steep or long-haul sites cost more because the paver and trucks work slower.
Estimated Wyoming driveway cost
$3,696 – $7,920
- Area
- 480 sq ft
- Most likely price
- $5,280
- WY price per sq ft
- $7.70 – $16.50
- Asphalt required
- 8.7 tons
- Demolition included
- None
Prices are national planning averages. Asphalt is tied to crude oil and freight costs, so your local quote can land well outside this range. Always confirm with a paving contractor before budgeting. Most Wyoming contractors also apply a mobilisation minimum of roughly $2,200.
Asphalt driveway prices in Wyoming
A new asphalt driveway in Wyoming typically runs $7.70 to $16.50 per square foot installed, with most homeowners landing near $11.00. That puts WY about 10% above the national average.
The lowest population density in the country means mobilisation is a real share of any small job.
A standard two-car driveway of 600 square feet therefore costs roughly $4,620 – $9,900 in Wyoming, and a 1,000 square foot driveway roughly $7,700 – $16,500.
Northern Freeze-Thaw build spec for Wyoming
Wyoming sits in a Northern Freeze-Thaw zone, where the pavement is attacked by extreme wind, deep frost and haul distances measured in hours. High altitude, deep frost and wind scour; base depth and drainage decide the lifespan.
That translates into a concrete specification: 8 to 12 inches of crushed base course, normally crushed base course (local gravel pit), under the asphalt. On the mix side, PG 58-34 soft binder for high-altitude cold cracking.
The practical paving season in Wyoming is June through September. Plants close outside that window in most of the state, and asphalt placed on frozen or saturated subgrade will not compact properly no matter how good the crew is.
What moves the number most
Three things dominate: demolition of whatever is there now, base depth, and access. Tearing out old concrete adds roughly $3.30 per square foot in Wyoming. Difficult access — steep grades, tight gates, hand work around obstacles — adds about 25%.
Thickness matters less than people expect. Going from 2" to 3" of surface course adds only about 8% per inch to the total job, because mobilisation, grading and base are the same either way. It is nearly always worth paying for.
Getting quotes in Wyoming
Get three written quotes and make each one state compacted asphalt thickness, base material and base depth, and whether the price includes demolition and haul-off. A quote that only lists a square-foot price is not comparable to one that specifies 3" over 8" of processed gravel.
Book early in the season. Wyoming crews fill their schedules fast and late-season work gets rushed into cold weather, which is when compaction problems appear.
Wyoming driveway cost by size
Installed price range at $7.70-$16.50 per sq ft, 3" asphalt over base, no demolition.
| Driveway size | Typical dimensions | WY installed cost |
|---|---|---|
| 400 sq ft | 20 x 20 ft — one car | $3,080 – $6,600 |
| 600 sq ft | 20 x 30 ft — two cars | $4,620 – $9,900 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 20 x 50 ft — two cars plus turnaround | $7,700 – $16,500 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 12 x 125 ft — long rural drive | $11,550 – $24,750 |
| 2,500 sq ft | Large drive with parking apron | $19,250 – $41,250 |
Other paving work in Wyoming
| Work | WY price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| New asphalt driveway | $7.70 – $16.50 |
| Resurfacing / overlay | $3.30 – $7.70 |
| Tear-out and haul-off | $1.10 – $3.85 |
| Sealcoating (two coats) | $0.17 – $0.39 |
| Recycled asphalt millings | $2.20 – $5.50 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much does an asphalt driveway cost in Wyoming?
Between $7.70 and $16.50 per square foot installed, so a typical 600 sq ft two-car driveway runs $4,620 – $9,900. Demolition of an existing surface is extra.
+Is asphalt cheaper than concrete in Wyoming?
Yes — asphalt typically costs 40-50% less to install than concrete. Concrete lasts longer with less maintenance, but asphalt is faster to install, easier to repair and far more forgiving of ground movement.
+When is the best time to pave in Wyoming?
June through September. Booking early in that window gets you better crews and better compaction weather than a late-season rush job.
+How thick should the gravel base be for a driveway in Wyoming?
Because of Wyoming's extreme wind, deep frost and haul distances measured in hours, contractors here specify 8 to 12 inches of crushed base course — typically crushed base course (local gravel pit). Skimping on the base is the single most common cause of premature failure in a northern freeze-thaw climate.
+What type of asphalt mix is best for Wyoming?
In a Northern Freeze-Thaw zone, the right spec is PG 58-34 soft binder for high-altitude cold cracking. Ask any contractor to name the binder grade on the quote — if they cannot, they are buying whatever the plant has running that day.
+What goes wrong with driveways in Wyoming?
The local failure driver is extreme wind, deep frost and haul distances measured in hours. That shows up as edge cracking and settlement within three to five years when the base is thin or drainage was never graded away from the slab.
+How long will an asphalt driveway last in Wyoming?
15-25 years with sealcoating every 3-5 years and prompt crack filling. In a Northern Freeze-Thaw zone, extreme wind, deep frost and haul distances measured in hours shortens that to under 10 years if maintenance is skipped.