Dump Truck Load of Gravel Cost in 2026: $250 to $1,300 Delivered by Truck Size
A dump truck load of gravel costs $250 to $600 for a 10-ton single-axle load and $400 to $1,050 for a 15 to 20 ton tandem load delivered in 2026. Price is tons times $20 to $45 per ton, plus a $50 to $150 delivery fee. Decorative stone costs about double.
Cost per Ton
$15 to $100 per ton
Cost per Yard
$20 to $120 per cubic yard
Materials Compared
10 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 |
| #8 Gravel | $22 to $40 | $28 to $50 | $220 to $400 | $396 to $720 |
| 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.
A dump truck load of gravel costs $250 to $600 delivered for a 10-ton single-axle truck and $400 to $1,050 for a 15 to 20 ton tandem-axle truck in 2026. The math is simple: tons on the truck times the per-ton price ($20 to $45 for common crushed stone), plus a delivery fee of $50 to $150 within 10 to 15 miles. A tandem load of #57 stone or crusher run, the most common residential order, lands at $400 to $700 in most of the country.
Decorative stone changes the numbers. A tandem load of river rock at $40 to $100 per ton costs $700 to $2,100 delivered. Ask what truck the supplier runs before you compare quotes, because "a truckload" means 10 tons at one yard and 22 tons at another.
Dump Truck Load of Gravel Cost by Truck Size
| Truck | Tons | Cubic yards | Material at $20 to $45 per ton | Delivery fee | Delivered total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup with dump trailer | 2 to 3 | 1.5 to 2 | $40 to $135 | $50 to $100 | $90 to $235 |
| Single-axle dump truck | 10 | 6 to 7 | $200 to $450 | $50 to $125 | $250 to $600 |
| Tandem-axle dump truck | 15 to 20 | 10 to 14 | $300 to $900 | $75 to $150 | $400 to $1,050 |
| Tri-axle dump truck | 22 to 25 | 15 to 18 | $440 to $1,125 | $100 to $175 | $550 to $1,300 |
| Semi end-dump or belly dump | 25 to 30 | 18 to 22 | $500 to $1,350 | $150 to $300 | $650 to $1,650 |
Legal payload depends on the state and the truck. A "tandem" in Georgia hauls 18 to 20 tons, while one in New York might be limited to 15. The supplier will tell you their truck's payload when you ask for a truckload price.
Cost of a Dump Truck Load by Gravel Type
Prices for a 10-ton single-axle load and an 18-ton tandem load, material only. Add $50 to $150 delivery.
| Gravel type | Per ton | 10-ton load | 18-ton load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank run gravel | $15 to $30 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| Recycled asphalt | $15 to $30 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| Crusher run | $20 to $35 | $200 to $350 | $360 to $630 |
| #57 gravel | $20 to $35 | $200 to $350 | $360 to $630 |
| Crushed limestone | $20 to $45 | $200 to $450 | $360 to $810 |
| #8 gravel | $22 to $40 | $220 to $400 | $396 to $720 |
| Pea gravel | $25 to $50 | $250 to $500 | $450 to $900 |
| Decomposed granite | $25 to $45 | $250 to $450 | $450 to $810 |
| River rock | $40 to $100 | $400 to $1,000 | $720 to $1,800 |
The full price table on this page covers every material in our directory with the same truckload math.
How Much Area a Dump Truck Load Covers
A 10-ton load is about 6.5 cubic yards of crushed stone. A 20-ton tandem load is about 13 cubic yards.
| Depth | 10-ton load covers | 20-ton load covers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 inches | About 1,000 sq ft | About 2,000 sq ft |
| 3 inches | About 700 sq ft | About 1,400 sq ft |
| 4 inches | About 500 to 600 sq ft | About 1,000 to 1,200 sq ft |
| 6 inches | About 350 sq ft | About 700 sq ft |
So one single-axle load resurfaces a 12 x 40 ft driveway at 4 inches with a little left over. One tandem load handles a 24 x 40 ft two-car driveway at 4 inches, or a 12 x 100 ft driveway.
Worked Examples
12 x 40 ft driveway, 4 inches of crusher run. 480 sq ft x 4 in / 12 / 27 = 5.9 cubic yards. Crusher run weighs about 1.6 tons per yard, so 9.5 tons. That is one 10-ton single-axle load. Cost: 10 x $20 to $35 = $200 to $350, plus $75 to $125 delivery. Total $275 to $475.
24 x 40 ft two-car driveway, 4 inches of #57 stone. 960 sq ft x 4 / 12 / 27 = 11.9 cubic yards. Times 1.45 = 17 tons. Order an 18-ton tandem load. Cost: 18 x $20 to $35 = $360 to $630, plus $75 to $150 delivery. Total $435 to $780.
Gravel parking area, 30 x 50 ft, 6 inches of crusher run. 1,500 sq ft x 6 / 12 / 27 = 27.8 cubic yards. Times 1.6 = 44 tons. Two tandem loads at 22 tons each. Cost: 44 x $20 to $35 = $880 to $1,540, plus two deliveries at $75 to $150. Total $1,030 to $1,840. See the gravel parking lot cost guide for full parking pricing.
Backyard patio, 10 x 20 ft, 2 inches of pea gravel. Only 1.2 cubic yards, under 2 tons. A dump truck is overkill. Buy 2 tons from a landscape yard for $50 to $100 and either haul it in a pickup (two trips) or pay their $75 to $125 small-load fee.
What Changes the Price of a Truckload
- Truck size. Bigger trucks carry more per trip, so a tri-axle load of 24 tons costs less per ton delivered than two single-axle loads of 10 each.
- Material. The base price per ton ranges from $15 for bank run to $200 for Mexican beach pebble. The truck fee is the same either way.
- Distance. The first 10 to 15 miles are in the base fee. After that, $5 to $10 per mile. A quarry 40 miles out can add $150 to $250 to a load.
- Access. A loaded tandem weighs 50,000 pounds and needs firm ground, 12 feet of width, and 14 feet of clearance with the bed up. If the truck cannot reach the spot, the supplier sends a smaller truck and charges for more trips.
- Spreading. Tailgate spreading adds $25 to $75 and saves half a day of raking on a driveway.
- Partial loads. Ordering 12 tons on an 18-ton truck usually costs the same delivery fee. Some quarries charge the full-truck minimum regardless, so ask before ordering less than a full load.
Dump Truck Load Versus Other Ways to Buy
A dump truck load is the cheapest way to buy gravel per ton, and it stops making sense below about 5 tons. For 1 to 3 tons, a pickup truck at the landscape yard or a rented dump trailer ($75 to $125 per day) costs less than the delivery fee. For less than a yard, bagged gravel at $4 to $8 per half-cubic-foot bag is the practical option. Read the gravel delivery cost guide for the small-order details.
Updated September 02, 2026
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Material Notes
The standard driveway and parking truckload. Dense at about 1.6 tons per yard, so a 10-ton load is only 6 cubic yards.
The most common truckload order for drainage and driveway middle layers. About 6.5 to 7 cubic yards per 10 tons.
Cheap by the truckload anywhere limestone is quarried. Packs hard as a driveway surface.
Generic crushed stone in larger sizes (#3, #4) for base layers. Often the cheapest truckload at the quarry.
Smaller stone for a driveway top layer. A 10-ton load tops a 12 x 50 ft driveway at 2 inches with room to spare.
Lighter than crushed stone. A 10-ton load is about 7 cubic yards.
Decorative and priced two to three times higher per ton. Order by the ton after measuring, since leftover river rock is expensive.
Cheapest truckload for fill and rural drives. Unscreened, so expect a mix of sand and 2-inch stones.
Heaviest common material at 1.8 to 2 tons per yard. A 20-ton load is only about 10 cubic yards but covers a driveway that hardens over time.
Fines-heavy material for paths and patios. Compacts about 12 percent, so order a little extra.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dump truck load of gravel cost?
A dump truck load of gravel costs $250 to $600 delivered for a 10-ton single-axle truck and $400 to $1,050 for a 15 to 20 ton tandem truck in 2026. That is tons times $20 to $45 per ton for common crushed stone, plus $50 to $150 for delivery. Decorative stone costs about double.
How many tons of gravel are in a dump truck load?
A single-axle dump truck carries about 10 tons. A tandem-axle carries 15 to 20 tons. A tri-axle carries 22 to 25 tons. A semi end-dump carries 25 to 30 tons. Legal payload varies by state.
How many yards of gravel are in a dump truck?
A 10-ton single-axle truck holds 6 to 7 cubic yards of gravel. A tandem holds 10 to 14 cubic yards. A tri-axle holds 15 to 18 cubic yards. Gravel weighs 1.3 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard, so yards are always a smaller number than tons.
How much area does a dump truck load of gravel cover?
A 10-ton load covers about 500 to 600 square feet at 4 inches deep, or 1,000 square feet at 2 inches. A 20-ton tandem load covers 1,000 to 1,200 square feet at 4 inches.
How much is a tandem load of gravel?
A tandem load of 15 to 20 tons of crushed stone costs $300 to $900 for the material and $400 to $1,050 delivered in 2026. A tandem load of #57 or crusher run usually lands at $400 to $700 in most areas.
Can I order half a dump truck load?
Usually, yes, but you pay the same delivery fee. Many quarries have a 5 to 10 ton minimum. Below that, buy from a landscape yard or haul it yourself.
How much does a dump truck load of pea gravel cost?
A 10-ton load of pea gravel costs $250 to $500 for the material and $325 to $625 delivered. An 18-ton tandem load costs $450 to $900 for material, $525 to $1,050 delivered.
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