Gravel Cost Per Yard in 2026: $25 to $60 per Cubic Yard (Price Table)
A cubic yard of gravel costs $25 to $60 in 2026 for the common types (#57 stone, crusher run, crushed limestone, pea gravel). Decorative river rock and marble chips run $45 to $150 per yard. Delivery adds $50 to $150 per load.
Cost per Ton
$5 to $200 per ton
Cost per Yard
$8 to $240 per cubic yard
Materials Compared
26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | $5 to $15 | $8 to $25 | $50 to $150 | $90 to $270 |
| Topsoil | $12 to $30 | $15 to $40 | $120 to $300 | $216 to $540 |
| Bank Run Gravel | $15 to $30 | $20 to $40 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| Compost | $15 to $40 | $20 to $50 | $150 to $400 | $270 to $720 |
| Construction Gravel | $15 to $35 | $20 to $50 | $150 to $350 | $270 to $630 |
| Recycled Asphalt | $15 to $30 | $20 to $45 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| Stone Dust | $15 to $30 | $20 to $40 | $150 to $300 | $270 to $540 |
| #411 Gravel | $20 to $40 | $25 to $55 | $200 to $400 | $360 to $720 |
| #57 Gravel | $20 to $35 | $25 to $45 | $200 to $350 | $360 to $630 |
| Brown Shredded Mulch | $20 to $40 | $25 to $45 | $200 to $400 | $360 to $720 |
| 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 |
| #89 Stone | $22 to $40 | $28 to $50 | $220 to $400 | $396 to $720 |
| Black Shredded Mulch | $25 to $45 | $30 to $50 | $250 to $450 | $450 to $810 |
| 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 |
| Washed Gravel | $25 to $45 | $30 to $60 | $250 to $450 | $450 to $810 |
| Rip Rap | $35 to $80 | $45 to $100 | $350 to $800 | $630 to $1,440 |
| River Rock | $40 to $100 | $45 to $120 | $400 to $1,000 | $720 to $1,800 |
| Jersey Shore Gravel | $60 to $120 | $75 to $150 | $600 to $1,200 | $1,080 to $2,160 |
| Marble Chips | $60 to $120 | $75 to $150 | $600 to $1,200 | $1,080 to $2,160 |
| Bluestone | $80 to $150 | $100 to $180 | $800 to $1,500 | $1,440 to $2,700 |
| Lava Rock | $90 to $150 | $110 to $180 | $900 to $1,500 | $1,620 to $2,700 |
| Mexican Beach Pebble | $120 to $200 | $150 to $240 | $1,200 to $2,000 | $2,160 to $3,600 |
Prices vary by region, quarry distance, and order size. Quarry-direct bulk orders run 10 to 30 percent under these ranges.
A yard of gravel costs $25 to $60 in 2026 for the common construction and landscaping types. Crusher run, #57 stone, and crushed limestone sit at the low end around $25 to $45 per cubic yard. Pea gravel runs $30 to $60. Decorative river rock, marble chips, and bluestone run $45 to $180 per yard. Add $50 to $150 for delivery on a normal residential load.
One cubic yard is a cube 3 feet on each side, 27 cubic feet. It weighs 1.3 to 1.5 tons for most gravel, so a "yard" and a "ton" are close in price but they are not the same thing. Suppliers in the East and Midwest usually quote by the ton. Suppliers in the West and at landscape yards quote by the yard. The price table below shows both so you can compare quotes.
Gravel Price Per Cubic Yard by Type
The table on this page pulls from our current price data for each material. Quarry-direct prices on bulk loads can drop 20 to 30 percent below these ranges. Bagged gravel from a home center costs $4 to $8 per half-cubic-foot bag, which works out to $215 to $430 per cubic yard, so bags only make sense for a yard or less.
| Material | Per cubic yard | Per ton | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusher run | $25 to $45 | $20 to $35 | Driveway base, parking |
| #57 gravel | $25 to $45 | $20 to $35 | Drainage, driveways, concrete |
| Crushed limestone | $25 to $50 | $20 to $45 | Driveways, base |
| Crushed stone | $25 to $55 | $20 to $40 | Base, backfill |
| Pea gravel | $30 to $60 | $25 to $50 | Patios, walkways, play areas |
| Decomposed granite | $30 to $50 | $25 to $45 | Paths, xeriscape |
| River rock | $45 to $120 | $40 to $100 | Landscaping, dry creek beds |
| Bank run gravel | $20 to $40 | $15 to $30 | Rural driveways, fill |
How Much Is a Yard of Gravel Delivered?
A single yard delivered costs $100 to $220 once the delivery fee lands on top. Most suppliers have a 2 to 5 yard minimum for delivery, or they charge a flat $75 to $150 trip fee on small orders. Delivery on a full truckload is usually $50 to $150 within 10 to 15 miles of the quarry, then $5 to $10 per extra mile. Read the gravel delivery cost guide for the details.
If you have a pickup truck, a half-ton pickup safely carries about half a cubic yard of gravel (roughly 1,400 lbs). A 3/4-ton truck carries one yard. Loading at the yard saves the delivery fee, and the per-yard price is the same.
What a Truckload of Gravel Costs
Buying by the truckload is the cheapest way to get gravel. A load is priced by weight, so the math is tons times price per ton, plus the delivery fee.
| Truck | Capacity | Cubic yards | Material at $20 to $40 per ton | Delivered total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-axle dump truck | 10 tons | 6 to 7 yards | $200 to $400 | $250 to $550 |
| Tandem-axle dump truck | 15 to 20 tons | 10 to 14 yards | $300 to $800 | $350 to $950 |
| Tri-axle dump truck | 22 to 25 tons | 15 to 18 yards | $440 to $1,000 | $500 to $1,150 |
A full tandem load of #57 or crusher run delivered for $400 to $700 is the standard order for a driveway. If you need 20 yards or more, see what 20 yards of gravel costs or the dump truck load cost guide.
How Many Yards Do I Need?
Measure the area in square feet, pick a depth in inches, and use this formula:
cubic yards = (square feet x depth in inches / 12) / 27
Then multiply by 1.4 for tons on most crushed gravel, or 1.35 for pea gravel. Add 10 percent for waste and settling. The gravel calculator does this for you, and the Gravel Planner measures the area from a satellite photo.
Worked Examples
10 x 20 ft patio, 2 inches of pea gravel. 200 sq ft x 2 in / 12 = 33 cubic feet. Divide by 27 for 1.2 cubic yards. Round up to 1.5 yards to cover settling. Material: 1.5 x $30 to $60 = $45 to $90. With a $75 small-order delivery fee, expect $120 to $165 delivered.
12 x 40 ft driveway, 4 inches of crusher run. 480 sq ft x 4 in / 12 = 160 cubic feet, or 5.9 cubic yards. Crusher run is dense, about 1.6 tons per yard, so that is 9.5 tons. Order 10 tons, one single-axle load. Material: 10 tons x $20 to $35 = $200 to $350. Delivery $75 to $150. Total $275 to $500.
3 x 50 ft walkway, 3 inches of #89 stone. 150 sq ft x 3 in / 12 = 37.5 cubic feet, or 1.4 cubic yards. Call it 2 tons. Material about $45 to $80, delivered about $150. This is a good size to haul yourself in two pickup trips.
Coverage per yard. One cubic yard covers 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, 81 sq ft at 4 inches, and 54 sq ft at 6 inches.
What Changes the Price
- Material type. Plain crushed stone and crusher run are the cheapest. Anything washed, screened to a single size, or chosen for color costs more. River rock costs double what #57 costs because it is dredged, washed, and sorted.
- Distance to the quarry. Gravel is heavy and cheap, so trucking is a big share of the price. A yard that costs $30 at a quarry in Ohio can cost $60 at a landscape yard 40 miles away. Regions with no local rock (South Florida, coastal Texas, the Great Plains) pay the most.
- Order size. Per-yard prices fall as the order grows. A 2-yard order pays retail plus a trip fee. A 14-yard tandem load pays wholesale.
- Season. Spring and early summer are the busiest and priciest. Quarries sometimes discount in late fall and winter in cold states.
- Yard versus ton quotes. A yard of crusher run weighs about 1.6 tons, while a yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.35 tons. When comparing a per-yard quote against a per-ton quote, convert with the tons to yards calculator before deciding which is cheaper.
- Bulk bags and bagged gravel. A one-yard bulk bag adds $30 to $60 over loose gravel. Half-cubic-foot bags cost 5 to 8 times the loose price per yard.
Cheapest Ways to Buy Gravel by the Yard
- Buy from the quarry instead of a landscape yard when you can, and ask for the "contractor" or "bulk" price at 10 tons and up.
- Pick the local stone. Limestone is cheap in the Midwest, granite in the Southeast, and basalt or river gravel in the Northwest.
- Combine orders with a neighbor to fill a full truck.
- Use a cheaper base under an expensive top layer. Four inches of crusher run under two inches of pea gravel costs less than six inches of pea gravel and holds up better.
- Ask about recycled asphalt or recycled concrete for driveways and parking. Both run $15 to $30 per ton.
Updated September 02, 2026
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Material Notes
$30–$55 per cubic yard. The go-to aggregate for driveways and base layers.
$30–$60 per cubic yard. Popular for patios, walkways, and landscaping.
$35–$55 per cubic yard. Great value for large ground-cover areas.
$40–$75 per cubic yard. The most expensive common gravel by volume.
$25–$45 per cubic yard. Affordable and widely stocked at quarries.
$28–$50 per cubic yard. Good balance of price and versatility.
$25–$50 per cubic yard. Budget-friendly where locally quarried.
$25–$45 per cubic yard. Dense material — weighs more per yard than clean stone.
$28–$50 per cubic yard. Good value for walkway and patio surfaces.
$8–$25 per cubic yard. Check local classifieds for free fill dirt from construction sites.
$15–$40 per cubic yard. The standard unit of measure at landscape supply yards.
$25–$45 per cubic yard. Light material means more volume per truckload.
$30–$50 per cubic yard. Same lightweight volume advantage as brown mulch.
$45–$100 per cubic yard. Very heavy — fewer yards per truckload than standard gravel.
$20–$50 per cubic yard. Municipal compost programs often offer the best value.
$30–$60 per cubic yard. Similar density to unwashed stone but slightly pricier due to processing.
$20–$40 per cubic yard. Budget option for large-volume fill and rural driveway projects.
$75–$150 per cubic yard. Premium decorative pricing. Buy by the bag for small accent areas.
$110–$180 per cubic yard. Lightweight — a cubic yard of lava rock weighs under a ton, so it covers more area.
$20–$40 per cubic yard. Dense fine material — weighs more per yard than most gravel types.
$25–$55 per cubic yard. Similar to crusher run pricing. Popular driveway resurfacing material.
$20–$50 per cubic yard. Generic mixed aggregate — confirm composition with supplier.
$20–$45 per cubic yard. Very dense material — a cubic yard weighs nearly 2 tons.
$100–$180 per cubic yard. Premium pricing reflects the stone's quality and regional sourcing.
$75–$150 per cubic yard. Decorative multicolored river stone at mid-premium pricing.
$150–$240 per cubic yard. The highest-priced landscape gravel by volume. Used sparingly in accent areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a yard of gravel?
A cubic yard of gravel costs $25 to $60 in 2026 for common types like crusher run, #57 stone, crushed limestone, and pea gravel. Decorative river rock and marble chips run $45 to $150 per yard. Delivery adds $50 to $150 per load.
How much does a yard of gravel weigh?
A cubic yard of gravel weighs 2,600 to 3,000 pounds, or 1.3 to 1.5 tons. Dense materials like crusher run and recycled asphalt weigh up to 3,400 to 4,000 pounds per yard. Pea gravel and river rock are on the lighter end.
How much area does a yard of gravel cover?
One cubic yard covers 162 square feet at 2 inches deep, 108 square feet at 3 inches, 81 square feet at 4 inches, and 54 square feet at 6 inches.
Is it cheaper to buy gravel by the yard or by the ton?
Neither is cheaper on its own. The same pile is just measured two ways. A yard of most gravel weighs about 1.4 tons, so $35 per yard equals $25 per ton. Convert one quote to the other unit before comparing suppliers.
How much is a cubic yard of gravel delivered?
A single cubic yard delivered costs $100 to $220 because the trip fee is $75 to $150 regardless of quantity. A full 14-yard tandem load delivered costs $400 to $950 total, or $30 to $65 per yard.
How many yards of gravel fit in a dump truck?
A single-axle dump truck holds 6 to 7 cubic yards (about 10 tons). A tandem-axle truck holds 10 to 14 yards (15 to 20 tons). A tri-axle holds 15 to 18 yards.
What is the cheapest gravel per yard?
Bank run gravel at $20 to $40 per yard and crusher run at $25 to $45 are the cheapest gravels. Recycled asphalt and recycled concrete are often cheaper still at $20 to $45 per yard where they are available.
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