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Walkway Gravel - Material Guide

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

Most walkway gravel projects fail in the prep stage, not the gravel itself. Soft subgrade, missing fabric, or stone with the wrong gradation all show up six months later as ruts, weeds, or settling. The guide below walks the install in the order a pro crew would tackle it, with the numbers we use to spec material on bids in this region.

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Best materials for walkway gravel

Walkway GravelPrice by ZIP
Walkway GravelGravel
  • Size3/8 - 1/2″
  • Density2650 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray / tan
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Pea GravelPrice by ZIP
Pea GravelDecorative
  • Size1/4 - 3/8″
  • Density2800 lb/yd³
  • ColorTan / mixed
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Decomposed GranitePrice by ZIP
Decomposed GraniteDecorative4.7(3)
  • Size0 - 1/4″
  • Density3000 lb/yd³
  • ColorTan, gold
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#89 Crushed StonePrice by ZIP
#89 Crushed StoneCrushed Stone4.7(3)
  • Size3/8″
  • Density2600 lb/yd³
  • ColorGray
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What walkway gravel needs in a material

The three specs above drive every other choice on a walkway 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 walkway gravel

  1. 1
    Mark and dig

    String out the path, excavate 4 inches deep, and grade smooth.

  2. 2
    Install edging

    Set steel or composite edging to hold gravel in place over time.

  3. 3
    Lay the base

    Spread 2 inches of compacted screenings as a binding base.

  4. 4
    Top with finish gravel

    Add 2 inches of decomposed granite or pea, tamp lightly.

How much walkway 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 walkway gravel costs in 2026

RegionDelivered per tonTypical 300 sq ft project
Northeast $48 to $83 $168 to $291
Midwest $37 to $64 $130 to $224
South $35 to $62 $123 to $217
West $55 to $101 $193 to $354

The bands below are 2026 delivered prices for full truck loads from a local quarry. Pricing climbs in metros with longer haul distance, drops in markets with quarry competition. Color washes, screenings, and specialty grades sit at the top end of the range.

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FAQ for walkway gravel

Best gravel size for a walkway?
3/8 inch decomposed granite or pea gravel. Big enough not to track inside, small enough to walk on.
How wide should a gravel walkway be?
36 inches for one person, 48 inches for two side by side. Under 30 inches feels cramped.
How deep should a gravel walkway be?
A 2 inch base of screenings plus a 2 inch cap of pea or DG gives a firm 4 inch total.
Will a gravel walkway last 10 years?
Yes, with edging and a top-up of fresh gravel every 4 to 5 years.
Can I install a gravel walkway over grass?
Skip the sod first. Gravel placed over live grass sinks into the soil and the grass pushes through.
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