How Much Does 20 Yards of Gravel Cost? $500 to $1,500 Delivered in 2026
20 cubic yards of gravel costs $500 to $1,200 for the material and $600 to $1,500 delivered in 2026 for crusher run, #57 stone, or crushed limestone. Pea gravel runs $600 to $1,400. 20 yards weighs 27 to 32 tons, fills one and a half tandem dump trucks, and covers 1,620 square feet at 4 inches deep.
Cost per Ton
$15 to $100 per ton
Cost per Yard
$20 to $120 per cubic yard
Materials Compared
9 materials priced
Gravel Price Table by Type (2026)
Material only, sorted cheapest first. Truckload columns are tons x price per ton. Add $50 to $150 for delivery.
| Material | Per ton | Per yard | 10-ton load | 18-ton load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Run Gravel | $15 to $30 | $20 to $40 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| Recycled Asphalt | $15 to $30 | $20 to $45 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| #57 Gravel | $20 to $35 | $25 to $45 | $200 to $350 | $360 to $630 |
| Crushed Limestone | $20 to $45 | $25 to $50 | $200 to $450 | $360 to $810 |
| Crushed Stone | $20 to $40 | $25 to $55 | $200 to $400 | $360 to $720 |
| Crusher Run | $20 to $35 | $25 to $45 | $200 to $350 | $360 to $630 |
| Decomposed Granite | $25 to $45 | $30 to $50 | $250 to $450 | $450 to $810 |
| Pea Gravel | $25 to $50 | $30 to $60 | $250 to $500 | $450 to $900 |
| River Rock | $40 to $100 | $45 to $120 | $400 to $1,000 | $720 to $1,800 |
Prices vary by region, quarry distance, and order size. Quarry-direct bulk orders run 10 to 30 percent under these ranges.
Twenty cubic yards of gravel costs $500 to $1,200 for the material in 2026, or $600 to $1,500 delivered, for common crushed stone like crusher run, #57 gravel, and crushed limestone at $25 to $60 per yard. Pea gravel runs $600 to $1,400 delivered. Decorative river rock runs $900 to $2,600. Twenty yards weighs 27 to 32 tons, which is one and a half tandem dump truck loads or one tri-axle load plus a small top-up.
Twenty yards is a big order for a homeowner. It covers a 24 x 65 ft driveway at 4 inches, a 40 x 40 ft parking area at 4 inches, or resurfaces a 12 x 270 ft rural driveway at 2 inches. At this volume you should be getting the contractor price, so call the quarry directly.
20 Yards of Gravel Cost by Type
Material cost for 20 cubic yards. Add $150 to $300 for delivery (two truckloads).
| Gravel type | Per cubic yard | 20 yards, material | Weight of 20 yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank run gravel | $20 to $40 | $400 to $800 | 28 to 33 tons |
| Crusher run | $25 to $45 | $500 to $900 | 30 to 34 tons |
| #57 gravel | $25 to $45 | $500 to $900 | 27 to 31 tons |
| Crushed limestone | $25 to $50 | $500 to $1,000 | 26 to 30 tons |
| Crushed stone | $25 to $55 | $500 to $1,100 | 27 to 31 tons |
| Recycled asphalt | $20 to $45 | $400 to $900 | 36 to 40 tons |
| Pea gravel | $30 to $60 | $600 to $1,200 | 26 to 29 tons |
| Decomposed granite | $30 to $50 | $600 to $1,000 | 26 to 30 tons |
| River rock | $45 to $120 | $900 to $2,400 | 27 to 32 tons |
If your supplier quotes by the ton, multiply the per-ton price by the weight column. 20 yards of #57 at $28 per ton and 1.45 tons per yard is 29 tons x $28 = $812. The tons to yards calculator converts either way.
How 20 Yards Gets Delivered
A tandem-axle dump truck holds 10 to 14 cubic yards depending on the truck and the material's weight. A tri-axle holds 15 to 18 yards. So 20 yards usually arrives as either two tandem loads or one tri-axle load plus a partial. Each trip has a delivery fee of $75 to $150 within 10 to 15 miles. Some quarries send a semi end-dump that carries 20 to 22 yards of crushed stone in one trip, which saves a fee. Ask.
| Delivery option | Trips | Delivery fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two tandem loads | 2 | $150 to $300 | Most common, works on residential streets |
| One tri-axle plus one small load | 2 | $175 to $300 | Fewer big trucks on your lawn |
| One semi end-dump | 1 | $150 to $300 | Needs a long straight run and firm ground |
What 20 Yards of Gravel Covers
Twenty cubic yards is 540 cubic feet.
| Depth | Coverage | Example project |
|---|---|---|
| 2 inches | 3,240 sq ft | Resurface a 12 x 270 ft driveway |
| 3 inches | 2,160 sq ft | A 40 x 54 ft patio and path area |
| 4 inches | 1,620 sq ft | A 24 x 67 ft two-car driveway |
| 6 inches | 1,080 sq ft | A 30 x 36 ft parking area, or 4 cars |
| 8 inches | 810 sq ft | A 12 x 67 ft driveway base on soft soil |
| 12 inches | 540 sq ft | A 3 ft wide, 180 ft long French drain trench |
Worked Examples
Two-car driveway, 24 x 65 ft, 4 inches of crusher run. 1,560 sq ft x 4 in / 12 / 27 = 19.3 cubic yards. Order 20 yards to cover compaction. At $25 to $45 per yard the material is $500 to $900. Two tandem deliveries at $75 to $150 each. Total $650 to $1,200. Ask for tailgate spreading and the driveway is spread when the trucks leave.
Rural driveway resurfacing, 12 x 270 ft, 2 inches of crushed limestone. 3,240 sq ft x 2 / 12 / 27 = 20 cubic yards on the nose. Material $500 to $1,000. Delivery $150 to $300. Total $650 to $1,300. A box blade on a tractor spreads it in an hour.
Backyard makeover, 1,000 sq ft of paths and beds at 3 inches, plus a 20 x 20 ft patio at 3 inches. 1,400 sq ft x 3 / 12 / 27 = 13 cubic yards of pea gravel, plus 7 yards of crusher run base under the patio and main paths. Pea gravel 13 x $30 to $60 = $390 to $780. Crusher run 7 x $25 to $45 = $175 to $315. Two deliveries $150 to $300. Total $715 to $1,395.
What Changes the Price on a 20-Yard Order
- Buying direct. At 20 yards you are a contractor-sized customer. Quarries often knock 10 to 20 percent off the retail per-yard rate for orders of 20 tons and up. Landscape yards mark up quarry stone 30 to 60 percent.
- Material weight. Delivery is limited by weight, so heavy materials like recycled asphalt (1.8 to 2 tons per yard) take more trips than pea gravel (1.35 tons per yard). More trips, more fees.
- Distance. Two loads means the per-mile charge counts twice. Every 10 miles past the base zone adds $100 to $200 to a 20-yard order. See the gravel delivery cost guide.
- Yard versus ton quotes. A "yard" at a landscape supply is a loader bucket, and buckets are often heaped or short. A quarry ton is weighed on a scale. When possible, buy 20 yards as 28 to 32 tons from a quarry.
- Spreading. Twenty yards is a lot of raking. Tailgate spreading ($25 to $75 per load) or a skid steer rental ($250 to $400 per day) turns a weekend into an afternoon.
Do You Need 20 Yards?
Most driveways need 6 to 14 yards. Most patios need 2 to 4. Before ordering 20 yards, measure the area and draw it on the Gravel Planner, or run the gravel calculator. Ordering 20 yards when you need 14 wastes $150 to $300 and leaves a pile in the yard. Ordering 14 when you need 20 costs a second delivery fee. For general per-yard pricing, read the gravel cost per yard guide.
Updated September 02, 2026
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Material Notes
Most common 20-yard order for driveways and parking. Heavy at 1.6 tons per yard, so 20 yards is about 32 tons and two tandem loads.
20 yards is about 29 tons. Two tandem loads or one tri-axle plus a partial.
Cheap in limestone regions. 20 yards resurfaces a 270-foot rural driveway at 2 inches.
Larger #3 and #4 sizes for base layers. Often the cheapest per yard at the quarry.
20 yards of pea gravel is about 27 tons and covers 2,160 square feet of paths and beds at 3 inches.
Cheapest 20-yard order for rural fill and farm lanes.
Very heavy at 1.8 to 2 tons per yard. 20 yards is close to 40 tons and needs two full loads.
Popular for large path and xeriscape projects out West. Compacts about 12 percent.
Priced two to three times higher per yard. Measure carefully before ordering 20 yards of decorative stone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does 20 yards of gravel cost?
Twenty cubic yards of gravel costs $500 to $1,200 for the material and $600 to $1,500 delivered in 2026 for crusher run, #57 stone, or crushed limestone. Pea gravel is $600 to $1,400 delivered. River rock is $900 to $2,600.
How much does 20 yards of gravel weigh?
Twenty cubic yards of gravel weighs 27 to 32 tons for most crushed stone and pea gravel. Crusher run is heavier at 30 to 34 tons. Recycled asphalt is 36 to 40 tons.
How many truckloads is 20 yards of gravel?
Two tandem-axle dump truck loads, or one tri-axle load plus a small top-up. A tandem carries 10 to 14 cubic yards. Some quarries can send a single semi end-dump with 20 to 22 yards.
How much area does 20 yards of gravel cover?
Twenty cubic yards covers 3,240 square feet at 2 inches, 2,160 square feet at 3 inches, 1,620 square feet at 4 inches, and 1,080 square feet at 6 inches.
How much is 20 tons of gravel compared to 20 yards?
Twenty tons is about 13 to 15 cubic yards of crushed stone, so it is roughly two-thirds of a 20-yard order. Twenty tons of crusher run or #57 costs $400 to $700 for the material and $475 to $850 delivered as a single tandem load.
How much does 20 yards of crushed stone cost?
Twenty yards of #57 or crusher run costs $500 to $900 for the material and $650 to $1,200 delivered in two truckloads. Buy direct from a quarry at this volume and ask for the contractor rate.
How long does it take to spread 20 yards of gravel?
By hand with a rake and wheelbarrow, two people need 12 to 20 hours. With tailgate spreading from the truck and a rake to finish, about 3 to 4 hours. With a skid steer or tractor and box blade, 1 to 2 hours.
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