Multiply length × width by depth in feet, divide by 27, multiply by 1.55 for tons of crusher run, then multiply by your local price per ton. A 50 × 12 ft driveway at 6 inches needs about 17 tons — at a typical $18–$30 per ton that is roughly $310–$520 in material before delivery.
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Gravel Driveway Cost Calculator Guide
Gravel is sold by the ton, so a driveway budget starts with tonnage and ends with two more line items people forget: delivery and compaction allowance. This calculator produces the tonnage from your dimensions — including the 15% extra a compacted build consumes — and multiplies it by whatever price per ton you enter, so the estimate reflects your local quarry rather than a national average.
Call two or three suppliers before settling on a price. Aggregate is heavy and cheap, which means hauling distance dominates the quote: the same crusher run can differ by $10 per ton between a quarry five miles away and one thirty miles away.
How Much Does Driveway Gravel Cost Per Ton?
Most bulk driveway aggregates land between $15 and $75 per ton delivered-adjacent, with the commodity grades clustered at the low end. Per-100-square-foot figures below assume a 6-inch depth.
| Material | Typical $/ton | Tons per 100 sq ft at 6 in | Material cost per 100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusher run | $18–$30 | 2.9 | $52–$86 |
| #57 stone | $25–$45 | 2.7 | $67–$121 |
| Limestone | $20–$35 | 2.9 | $57–$100 |
| Crushed concrete | $15–$25 | 2.5 | $38–$63 |
| Asphalt millings | $15–$30 | 2.5 | $38–$75 |
Notice the density effect: lighter materials like crushed concrete need fewer tons for the same volume, which compounds their lower per-ton price. That is why recycled options routinely come in a third cheaper for the finished driveway, not just per ton.
Delivery Fees and How to Beat Them
Delivery typically runs $50–$150 per trip, charged per load rather than per ton. A single-axle dump truck carries 8–10 tons; a tri-axle carries 20–22. The arithmetic favors consolidation hard: a 17-ton driveway ordered as one tri-axle load pays one fee, while the same stone in small loads pays two or three. If your project splits into a base grade and a surface grade, ask whether the supplier can split one truck into two compartments or schedule both drops the same day at a combined rate.
Budget a small contingency — 5% beyond the built-in waste — for edge spill and the low spots that reveal themselves during grading. Leftover base stone never goes to waste on a gravel property; leftover decorative stone often does.
Once the budget clears, plan the physical build with the gravel driveway calculator, and if a supplier quotes in cubic yards instead of tons, the cubic yards to tons calculator translates on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does driveway gravel cost per ton?
Most bulk aggregates run $15–$75 per ton in the US depending on material and hauling distance. Crusher run and crushed concrete sit at the low end around $15–$30, washed #57 stone typically $25–$45, and decorative or long-haul stone climbs from there.
How much does delivery add to a gravel order?
Expect a $50–$150 delivery fee per truckload, sometimes waived on full loads within a short radius. Because the fee is per trip, one full tri-axle load of 20–22 tons is far cheaper per ton than three small deliveries.
What does a gravel driveway cost per 100 square feet?
At a 6-inch depth, 100 square feet takes about 2.9 tons of crusher run, so material lands around $52–$86 at $18–$30 per ton. Washed #57 at the same depth is about 2.7 tons and $67–$120.
How can I lower the cost of a gravel driveway?
Price recycled options first — crushed concrete and asphalt millings often undercut virgin stone by a third. Buying from the nearest quarry, taking full truckloads, and reserving the pricier washed stone for a 2-inch top course over a cheap crusher run base all cut the bill further.