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| 22.5 t | Crusher run (dense stone with fines)6 in packed, 15.0 cu yd loose | $472–$1,010 |
Prices: what stone yards post, October 2026, before delivery.
- For 720 sq ft of driveway, order about 22.5 tons of stone in all.
- 22.5 tons of crusher run, for a layer 6 in deep once packed.
- The stone costs about $472 to $1,010 at the yard. Each truck adds about $40 to $140.
- Make the middle 3 to 4.5 in higher than the edges, so rain runs off.
- Soft clay or wet ground? Lay road fabric under the stone first. Pack each layer with a roller.
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Hi! For a new gravel driveway I need about 22.5 tons of crusher run, delivered. What would it cost, with delivery?
How thick to make a gravel driveway
Road guides give a few ways. All are for packed stone.
- 6 in of crusher run. Wisconsin DOT's drawing for a private drive.
- 8 in of crusher run. USDA NRCS in Ohio, for cars and trucks.
- 6 in of big stone, then 2 in of #57 on top. Also NRCS Ohio. Fill the gaps with fine stone so the top is smooth.
- Penn State road mix. Spread 8 in and pack it to 6 in. Or spread 6 in and pack to 4½ in.
Stone shrinks when you pack it. We add 12% to what you order, from Caterpillar's figure for gravel.
Wisconsin DOT 9A14 (2025), USDA NRCS Ohio 560 (2022), Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Roads (2025), Caterpillar.
Crown, fabric and packing
Crown. Make the middle higher than the edges, so water runs off. Penn State says ½ to ¾ in for each foot from the edge. A 12 ft drive is 3 to 4½ in higher in the middle.
Fabric. On soft ground, like clay or wet soil, NRCS says to lay road fabric under the stone.
Packing. Penn State packs its road mix with a 10 ton roller. Michigan's guide says to lay stone in layers of 3 to 6 in, and pack each one.
Penn State, USDA NRCS Ohio, Michigan EGLE (2012).
How the math works
- Area. Length times width. One meter is 3.28084 feet.
- Each layer. Area times the packed depth, in cubic yards. Times 1 ÷ 0.89 for packing.
- Weight. Crusher run: 1.4 to 1.6 tons a cubic yard (our estimate). Clean stone, like #57: 1.01 to 1.3, from Alabama DOT.
- Penn State road mix. Penn State's own rule: width times length times 0.04 tons.
- Price. What yards post a ton: crusher run $21 to $45, #57 $43 to $97. We found too few prices for big base stone and road mix. Delivery is extra, about $40 to $140 a truck.
Questions
How many tons of gravel for a driveway?
For a 60 × 12 ft drive with 6 in of packed crusher run, about 22 tons. Type your size above.
How deep should a gravel driveway be?
6 to 8 in of packed stone, from the road guides here. Weak or wet ground needs fabric under it.
What is the best gravel for a driveway?
Crusher run packs hard, so it makes a good base. NRCS also uses big stone under #57, with fine stone in the gaps.
How much does a gravel driveway cost?
Crusher run costs about $21 to $45 a ton at the yard. A 60 × 12 ft drive, 6 in deep, takes about 22 tons. That is about $472–$1,010 for the stone, plus delivery and work.
Sources
- Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Roads, Driving Surface AggregateMar 2025Road mix 8 in packed to 6 in; 0.04 tons a sq ft; crown ½ to ¾ in a foot
- USDA NRCS Ohio, Standard 560, Access RoadOct 2022Layer plans for cars and trucks; fabric on soft ground
- Wisconsin DOT, Standard Detail 9A14, private driveNov 20256 in of dense base stone
- Michigan EGLE, Access RoadDec 2012Lay and pack stone in layers of 3 to 6 in
- Alabama DOT, List I-1, Sources of AggregatesOct 2026Loose weight of crushed stone
- Caterpillar, earthwork volume tablesread Oct 2026Gravel packs to 0.89
- Kirkallen Landscape Supply, stoneread Oct 2026Crusher run packs into a hard base for driveways