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# How Much Does Gravel Cost?

Bulk gravel typically runs $15–$75 per cubic yard, or $10–$55 per ton, depending on the stone — plus delivery. Get a local quote, then enter your price in the calculator below to turn area and depth into a total cost.

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Length (ft)Width (ft)Depth (inches)Common: 2–3″ top-up, 4″ new gravel driveway base lift.

MaterialDensity (lb/yd³)Price per ton (optional)

Material needed

1.9yd³

Tons

2.6

Coverage

200ft²

Order 5–10% extra for settling and uneven grade. Delivered loads are usually sold by the ton or by the yard, and this gives you both.

## Typical gravel prices by type

| Material | Per ton | Per cubic yard | Typical use |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Crusher run / road base | $10 – $25 | $15 – $35 | Compactable base for driveways and pads |
| Crushed stone (#57 and similar) | $15 – $40 | $25 – $55 | The all-purpose drainage and surface stone |
| Pea gravel | $15 – $45 | $20 – $60 | Walkways, playgrounds, decorative beds |
| Crushed limestone | $15 – $40 | $20 – $50 | Base and surface lifts where limestone is quarried |
| Decorative / river rock | $30 – $90 | $45 – $130 | Landscape stone; priced by look, not function |

Ranges are national ballparks for bulk material in 2026 — regional quarry supply and haul distance swing real quotes well outside them. Per-yard prices assume roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard; see [how many yards in a ton](https://rebulk.com/tools/how-many-yards-in-a-ton-of-gravel) for the conversion by material.

## What actually drives the price

Delivered gravel is mostly a trucking bill. The stone itself might be $8–$20 per ton at the quarry gate; getting it to you adds per-mile hauling, a minimum-load fee, and fuel. That's why the cheapest supplier is usually the closest one, why a full truckload costs far less per ton than three small drops, and why prices spike when construction season strains trucking capacity.

To budget a job: measure the area, pick a depth, and use the [gravel calculator](https://rebulk.com/tools/gravel-calculator) to get yards and tons — then multiply by a delivered quote from a local supplier. Order 5–10% extra; a short load means paying the delivery fee twice.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is a yard of gravel?

Plan on $15–$75 per cubic yard for common construction gravel picked up or delivered in bulk, depending on the stone. Decorative rock can run $45–$130 per yard. A cubic yard of gravel weighs about 1.4 tons, so per-yard and per-ton prices are two views of the same number.

### How much is a ton of gravel?

Roughly $10–$55 per ton for common gravel and crushed stone in bulk, before delivery. Crusher run and road base sit at the low end; washed decorative stone at the high end. Regional supply matters — limestone is cheap near limestone quarries.

### How much does a dump truck load of gravel cost?

A tandem dump truck carries roughly 10–16 tons. At typical material and hauling rates, a delivered load usually lands between $300 and $800 — more for long hauls or premium stone. One load covers about 700–1,000 sq ft at 3 inches deep.

### What's the cheapest gravel?

Crusher run, road base, and quarry screenings — the unwashed, ungraded material closest to what comes off the crusher. If it just needs to pack hard and shed water, that's the budget answer.

### Why did my quote differ so much from these ranges?

Hauling. Rock is cheap at the quarry gate; trucking it is not. Distance from the pit, fuel, minimum-load fees, and local competition can move the delivered price more than the material choice does. Always compare delivered quotes, not per-ton prices.

## More free tools

Gravel Calculator

Yards, tons, and cost from your area and depth.

[Read more](https://rebulk.com/tools/gravel-calculator)

Yards in a Ton of Gravel

Conversion chart by material.

[Read more](https://rebulk.com/tools/how-many-yards-in-a-ton-of-gravel)

Cubic Yards ↔ Tons Converter

Convert volume to weight for 18 bulk materials.

[Read more](https://rebulk.com/tools/cubic-yards-to-tons)

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Source: https://rebulk.com/tools/gravel-cost