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Driveway Gravel - Material Guide

Picking the right gravel for a driveway gravel project? This guide covers the materials that fit best, how much you need, and what it costs delivered.

Picking the right material for driveway gravel starts with one question: is this surface going to carry traffic or carry water? Load-bearing jobs want fines that compact. Drainage jobs want clean stone with open voids. Below are the specs, install steps, depths, and regional prices we run on real driveway gravel jobs every week.

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Best materials for driveway gravel

Driveway GravelPrice by ZIP
Driveway GravelGravel
  • Size3/4 - 1″
  • Density2800 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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#57 Crushed StonePrice by ZIP
#57 Crushed StoneCrushed Stone4.8(4)
  • Size3/4 - 1″
  • Density2700 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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Crusher RunPrice by ZIP
Crusher RunCrushed Stone
  • SizeDense-graded, varies
  • Density2900 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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Asphalt MillingsPrice by ZIP
Asphalt MillingsRecycled4.7(3)
  • SizeDense-graded, varies
  • Density2400 lb/yd³
  • ColorBlack
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Class 5 BasePrice by ZIP
Class 5 BaseConstruction & Base
  • SizeDense-graded, varies
  • Density2900 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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What driveway gravel needs in a material

The three specs above drive every other choice on a driveway gravel job. Order the wrong size and the surface fails fast. Pick a material that drains the wrong way and you fight standing water or washouts. Get these right and the install steps below take care of the rest.

How to install driveway gravel

  1. 1
    Excavate to 8 inches

    Strip topsoil and grade subgrade so it pitches away from the house.

  2. 2
    Lay non-woven geotextile

    Roll fabric edge to edge with a 12 inch overlap to keep soil from pumping up.

  3. 3
    Spread in 2 inch lifts

    Place crusher-run or class-5 in two lifts, plate compact each lift.

  4. 4
    Crown the surface

    Top with 3/4 inch stone and rake a 2 inch crown so water runs to the shoulders.

How much driveway gravel material do you need

Project size3 inch depth4 inch depth
100 sq ft 0.9 cu yd / 1.3 tons 1.2 cu yd / 1.7 tons
300 sq ft 2.8 cu yd / 3.9 tons 3.7 cu yd / 5.2 tons
600 sq ft 5.6 cu yd / 7.8 tons 7.4 cu yd / 10.4 tons

Quantities above assume crushed stone at roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Pea gravel and river rock run a bit lighter, decomposed granite a bit denser. Add 10 percent waste for irregular shapes and edge losses.

What driveway gravel costs in 2026

RegionDelivered per tonTypical 300 sq ft project
Northeast $42 to $72 $147 to $252
Midwest $32 to $56 $112 to $196
South $30 to $54 $105 to $189
West $48 to $88 $168 to $308

These ranges hold for full-truck delivered prices in 2026. Diesel surcharges, distance from the quarry, and load size all shift the number. Quotes get sharper once we know your ZIP and the tonnage you need.

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FAQ for driveway gravel

How thick should a gravel driveway be?
Plan on 8 inches total: 4 inches of compacted base course and 4 inches of crushed stone wear surface.
Will a gravel driveway hold up to plows?
Yes, if you keep a crown and stake the edges. A 3/4 inch crushed stone wear course holds up to plow blades better than pea gravel.
How often does a gravel driveway need fresh stone?
A top-up of 1 to 2 tons every 3 to 5 years for a 100 foot drive, more if you have heavy delivery trucks.
Can I use pea gravel for a driveway?
It is not the best choice on its own. Pea gravel rolls under tires and rolls off the drive. Use it only as a topping over a compacted crushed stone base.
Do I need permits for a gravel driveway?
Most rural driveways need only a culvert permit at the road. Urban lots often need a driveway apron permit and an HOA review.
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