How Much Does Gravel Cost?

Gravel prices range from $10 per ton for basic crushed stone to $130+ per cubic yard for premium decorative river rock. Here is a full breakdown by type so you can budget accurately.

Gravel prices by type

Gravel type	Per ton	Per cubic yard
Crushed limestone	$10–$20	$15–$30
Road base / crusher run	$10–$22	$15–$32
Pea gravel	$25–$45	$30–$55
Decomposed granite	$30–$50	$40–$70
River rock (small, 1”)	$40–$75	$45–$100
River rock (large, 3–5”)	$50–$90	$60–$130
Lava rock	$75–$150	$100–$200
Pea gravel (bagged, 50 lb)	—	$6–$12 / bag

Delivery costs

Most landscape supply yards charge $50–$150 for delivery within 20–30 miles. Minimum delivery orders are typically 3–5 tons or 2–4 cubic yards.

Order size	Typical delivery fee
Under 3 tons	$75–$150
3–10 tons	$50–$100
10+ tons	Often included or $50 flat

Driveway gravel cost examples

Driveway size	Gravel needed	Crushed stone cost	Pea gravel cost
10 × 20 ft	2.5 cu yd	$40–$75	$75–$140
12 × 50 ft	7.5 cu yd	$115–$225	$225–$415
14 × 100 ft	17 cu yd	$255–$510	$510–$935

At 4-inch depth. Add delivery fee.

Landscaping gravel cost examples

Bed size	Gravel (2” deep)	Crushed stone	River rock
100 sq ft	0.6 cu yd	$10–$20	$30–$80
250 sq ft	1.5 cu yd	$25–$50	$70–$195
500 sq ft	3 cu yd	$50–$100	$135–$390

How to save on gravel

Pick up vs delivery — most yards let you pick up in a pickup truck (0.5 ton max), saving the delivery fee
Crushed concrete aggregate — recycled material costs 30–50% less than virgin crushed stone; nearly identical performance
Buy base layer cheap, top layer premium — use cheap road base for the bottom 3 inches; only the top 1–2 inches needs decorative gravel

Calculate how much you need

Use the Gravel Calculator to enter your dimensions and get the exact cubic yard and ton estimate for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does gravel cost per cubic yard?

Bulk gravel costs $15–$75 per cubic yard depending on type. Crushed stone (3/4 inch) runs $15–$30/yd, pea gravel $30–$55/yd, river rock $45–$130/yd, and decomposed granite $40–$70/yd. Delivery adds $50–$150 per load.

How much does gravel cost per ton?

Crushed limestone and base gravel run $10–$20 per ton. Pea gravel costs $25–$45 per ton. Decorative river rock costs $45–$100+ per ton. One ton of gravel covers approximately 65–80 sq ft at 3 inches deep.

How much gravel do I need for a driveway?

A standard 2-car driveway (12 ft × 50 ft = 600 sq ft) at 4 inches deep needs about 7.4 cubic yards or roughly 10 tons of gravel. Budget $200–$600 for materials plus $200–$600 for delivery and spreading.

Is it cheaper to buy gravel by the bag or bulk?

Bulk is always cheaper for gravel. A 50 lb bag covers about 3–4 sq ft at 2 inches — roughly $6–$12 per bag. That translates to $150–$300+ per cubic yard equivalent. Bulk gravel runs $15–$75 per cubic yard, making bulk 3–10× cheaper.

What is the cheapest type of gravel?

Crushed limestone, recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), and basic road base gravel are the cheapest options at $10–$20 per ton. These are best for driveways and base layers, not decorative landscaping.