Concrete Cost Per Yard in Spokane (2026): Ready-Mix Prices, Short-Load Fees and How Many Yards You Need

"How much is concrete per yard in Spokane?" sounds like it should have one answer. It doesn't. The price on your bill depends on how many yards you order, the mix, how far the truck drives, the day of the week, and whether the pour needs cold-weather additives. Here's what published 2026 sources and one local supplier's posted price list actually say, plus how to work out how many yards your project needs.

These are published figures, not a Raven Buildings quote. Ready-mix prices change, so always confirm with the plant or your contractor.

The quick answer

• Spokane ready-mix estimate (HomeBlue): $128 to $154 per yard, depending on strength. 3,000 PSI runs $128 to $135, 4,000 PSI $137 to $144, and 5,000 PSI $147 to $154
• Spokane / Eastern Washington estimate (ConcreteCalc): $125 to $148 per yard, averaging about $130
• Spokane metro model estimate (AceCalc): about $171.53 per yard
• National delivered price (HomeGuide): $119 to $147 per yard for a full load within 20 miles
• One Spokane Valley supplier's posted list price (Specialty Mobile Mix): $190 per yard for a standard 5-sack mix

The estimates disagree because they're built differently. HomeBlue and ConcreteCalc publish local ranges, AceCalc applies a state adjustment to a national dataset, and a mobile-mix supplier that batches on site and sells small loads prices differently from a plant shipping full trucks. The practical takeaway: budget roughly $130 to $190 a yard for material in the Spokane area, then add the fees below.

The fees that change the bill

Most of the surprise on a concrete invoice comes from extras, not the base price.

Short loads. A full truck carries about 10 yards. HomeGuide says loads under 10 yards add about $53 per yard. Specialty Mobile Mix charges a $200 flat short-load fee under 3 yards.

Distance. HomeGuide's base price covers delivery up to 20 miles and lists about $9.50 per mile beyond that. Specialty Mobile Mix includes the first 14 miles from its Spokane Valley yard, then charges $1.50 per mile each way from 15 to 49 miles and $3 each way from 50 to 100. HomeBlue puts delivery-only charges in Spokane at $120 to $260 per truck.

Weekends and waiting. HomeGuide lists $8 per yard for Saturday delivery and $3 per minute of standby after 5 minutes. Specialty Mobile Mix charges $150 per truck for Saturday delivery (offered April 1 to October 31) and $300 after hours.

Mix upgrades. On Specialty Mobile Mix's list: $10 per yard each for a 1% non-chloride accelerator, water reducer or fiber mesh, $60 per yard for standard color, and $5 per yard for every half-sack of cement above the standard 5-sack mix. HomeGuide lists color at $31 to $170 per yard.

Cold weather. Pours this time of year often need an accelerator, blankets or heat to protect the concrete while it cures. Ask whether your quote includes them.

How many yards do you need?

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. A 4-inch slab takes about 1.23 yards per 100 sq ft, and a 6-inch slab about 1.85. Here are common Spokane-area projects, with material priced at the HomeBlue range and at the $190 posted list price:

• 10x10 patio, 4 inches: about 1.2 yards. Under 3 yards at the $190 list price, that's about $235 of concrete plus the $200 short-load fee, or about $435 before mileage
• 24x24 garage slab, 4 inches (576 sq ft): about 7.1 yards. $910 to $1,095 at $128 to $154, or about $1,350 at $190. It's still a short load at most plants
• 30x40 shop slab, 6 inches (1,200 sq ft): about 22.2 yards. $2,840 to $3,420 at $128 to $154, or about $4,220 at $190
• 40x60 shop slab, 6 inches (2,400 sq ft): about 44.4 yards. $5,690 to $6,840 at $128 to $154, or about $8,440 at $190

These are flat-slab volumes. Thickened edges, footings and an uneven base add yards, so a real metal-building pour usually takes more. Our 40x60 metal shop cost breakdown walks through a full shop budget.

Material vs. installed price

The yard price is only the concrete. HomeGuide lists plain installed concrete at $5 to $10 per sq ft, which covers forming, base, reinforcement, placing, finishing and labor. On a 24x24 garage slab, that's $2,880 to $5,760 installed, compared with about $910 to $1,350 for the concrete alone. When you compare bids, ask each contractor to list:

• Yards ordered and the mix strength (PSI or sacks)
• Gravel base depth and compaction
• Rebar or wire, and vapor barrier if it's under a building
• Pump or chute access
• Finish, control joints and saw-cutting
• Cold-weather protection and curing

FAQ

How much is a yard of concrete in Spokane in 2026? Published local estimates run from about $125 to $154 a yard, a model estimate puts Spokane near $172, and one Spokane Valley supplier posts $190 for a standard mix. Fees for short loads, distance and weekends come on top.

What's a short-load fee? An extra charge for ordering less than a full truck. HomeGuide puts it at about $53 per yard under 10 yards, and Specialty Mobile Mix charges a $200 flat fee under 3 yards.

How many yards of concrete is a 40x60 slab? About 44.4 yards at 6 inches thick, or about 29.6 at 4 inches, before thickened edges and footings.

Is it cheaper to mix bags myself? For small jobs it can be, but HomeGuide's data on hauling your own concrete suggests renting a trailer mixer adds about $10 per yard or $120 a day. Above a yard or two, delivered concrete is usually easier.

Get a real number for your pour

Raven Buildings pours patios, driveways, garage and shop slabs, and foundations across Spokane County and Eastern Washington, and we order the right mix and quantity for your site. Call 509-350-2016 or request a free quote. See our concrete flatwork and steel buildings pages.

Sources

• HomeBlue, "Concrete Cost Per Yard in Spokane, Washington"
• ConcreteCalc, "Concrete Prices in Washington State, 2026 Guide"
• AceCalc, "Washington Concrete Prices Per Cubic Yard 2026"
• HomeGuide, "How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Yard?" (2026)
• Specialty Mobile Mix, "Concrete Products & Prices"
• MyConcreteCalc, "Concrete Slab Cost 2026"