Gravel Calculator
Work out how many cubic yards and tons of gravel you need for a driveway, path or drainage bed, then see what it costs delivered.
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Estimated cost
$145 – $235
Typical figure around $190.
- Surface area
- 200 sq ft
- Volume
- 2.5 cu yd
- Gravel needed
- 3.5 tons
Delivered price. Add roughly 10% extra for compaction and uneven ground.
Planning estimate only — confirm quantities with your supplier or contractor before ordering.
How this estimate is calculated
The estimate is built from length (ft), width (ft), depth (in) and gravel type, then priced at national average rates. It reports surface area, volume and gravel needed, with quantities rounded up so you are never short of material and the standard waste allowance already included where it applies.
Delivered price. Add roughly 10% extra for compaction and uneven ground.
The dollar range is a national average, so treat it as a starting point rather than a bid. Labor rates, permit fees and material delivery differ by region — the state table below shows how your state compares, and construction cost by state breaks the picture down further.
Prefer the longer version? Read our guide to How much does a gravel driveway cost.
Cost by gravel type
Each row prices the same default job shown in the calculator above, changing only the gravel type. Use it to see what the upgrade or the cheaper option really costs before you commit.
| Gravel type | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed stone (#57) | $145 | $235 |
| Pea gravel | $166 | $270 |
| Driveway gravel | $124 | $207 |
| Decorative rock | $207 | $380 |
What the same job costs by state
Every row applies that state's construction cost index to the national range calculated above. The index bundles local labor rates, permit fees and material delivery, so it is a planning figure rather than a bid.
| State | Index | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 0.92 | $134 | $216 |
| Texas | 0.93 | $135 | $219 |
| North Carolina | 0.94 | $136 | $221 |
| Georgia | 0.95 | $138 | $223 |
| Arizona | 1.01 | $147 | $237 |
| Florida | 1.02 | $148 | $240 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.03 | $150 | $242 |
| Illinois | 1.05 | $152 | $247 |
| Colorado | 1.08 | $157 | $254 |
| Washington | 1.15 | $167 | $270 |
| California | 1.32 | $192 | $310 |
| New York | 1.42 | $206 | $334 |
Index 1.00 is the national average. See construction cost by state for metro-level figures and the projects homeowners ask about most.
Where to buy materials
Links to suppliers are sponsored: if you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects an estimate.
- Search The Home Depot“crushed stone gravel bulk bag”
- Search Lowe's“crushed stone gravel bulk bag”
Frequently asked questions
How deep should gravel be for a driveway?
A residential driveway needs about 4 inches of compacted gravel over a prepared base. Paths and decorative beds can be 2 inches deep; a drainage bed should be at least 6 inches.
How many tons are in a cubic yard of gravel?
One cubic yard of crushed stone weighs roughly 1.4 tons (about 2,800 lb). That is why suppliers price gravel by the ton rather than by volume.
How much does a gravel driveway cost?
At 4 inches deep a 20 × 10 ft driveway needs about 3.5 tons of stone. Driveway-grade gravel at $36 to $60 per ton delivered puts the load near $125 to $210, while crushed #57 stone costs about $145 to $235 for the same area.
How much area does a ton of gravel cover?
One ton covers roughly 58 square feet at 4 inches deep, or about 115 square feet at 2 inches, because a ton of crushed stone is only about 0.7 cubic yards. Depth, not weight, is what decides how far a load goes.
Does this cost change from state to state?
Yes. Applying each state's construction cost index to the national range of $145 to $235, the same job runs from about $134 to $216 in Ohio (index 0.92) to $206 to $334 in New York (index 1.42).
What is not included in this estimate?
Delivered price. Add roughly 10% extra for compaction and uneven ground. The figure is a national planning average for the work described above, not a contractor's quote.
