Crushed Stone Delivery by the Ton: Sizes, Uses and Pricing

Crushed stone is quarried gray stone that is crushed and screened into graded sizes, used for driveways, drainage, concrete prep, pipe bedding and general fill. We deliver crushed stone by the ton, with pricing set by your ZIP code rather than a flat rate. This hub covers all seven crushed stone types we carry, how to pick the right one, how much crushed stone aggregate a typical job takes, and how delivery and crushed stone cost work state by state. If you searched for bulk crushed stone for sale, or you are comparing crushed stone suppliers before you order, the type comparison and calculator link below get you to a delivered price faster.

What Crushed Stone Covers and How the Types Differ

Every type in this category starts as the same gray stone, crushed at the quarry and screened through mesh to sort it by size. The mesh size determines the stone size, and the stone size determines how it compacts, drains and locks together once it is spread. All seven types below run gray in color, with size ranging from a fine 3/8 inch chip up to a coarse 1.5 to 2.5 inch stone, and weight per cubic yard ranging from about 2,600 to 2,900 pounds. That weight range is one reason crushed stone gravel sells by the ton instead of the yard: a yard of coarse stone weighs more than a yard of fine chip, so pricing by weight keeps the math consistent across sizes.

Which Crushed Stone Type Fits Your Project

Fine, tightly graded stone works best where it needs to lock in place without shifting. #89 Crushed Stone and 3/8" Crushed Stone are common picks for pipe bedding, paver joints and walkway topping, since the small size settles smooth and does not leave gaps around fittings. Mid size stone like #57 Crushed Stone and #67 Stone is the standard for drainage trenches and French drains, where water needs to move through the stone rather than around it. For structural work, coarse stone compacts into a stable base: #4 Crushed Stone and Crusher Run are typically specified under concrete slabs, footings and driveways, since the mix of sizes in crusher run locks tight once compacted. 3/4" Crushed Stone is a middle ground, coarse enough to hold its shape as an exposed driveway or path surface but small enough to walk and drive on comfortably. If you are not sure which size a project calls for, check the plans or the spec sheet first. Landscapers ordering crushed stone for landscaping beds and borders generally reach for the same 3/4 inch to 1 inch range used in driveways, since it stays put and does not wash out the way finer material can.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need and How It Is Sold

needs a different tonnage than the same footprint at 2 inches in #57 Crushed Stone runs heavier per yard. Ordering bulk crushed stone for a large driveway or drainage run follows the same math, just scaled up to a bigger footprint. Rather than run the numbers by hand, use the calculator up to $47 per ton for #89 Crushed Stone, crushed stone price per ton depends heavily on which type you order, not only on how many tons you need.

Delivery, Lead Times and Pricing by State

Pricing is not one flat number nationwide. It is set by your ZIP code, because the distance from the quarry to your site is a real part of the delivered cost. We currently price and deliver crushed stone in the states listed further down this page, and the same type can cost differently from one state to the next simply because of how far the load has to travel.

Open your state page for lead times and current pricing in your area before you order, since both can shift with quarry distance and season.

Ordering and Placement Tips

Order slightly more crushed stone than your calculator figure comes to, since spreading and compacting always uses a bit more material than the raw volume math suggests. Spread the stone in layers of 2 to 3 inches at a time rather than dumping it all at once, and compact each layer before adding the next, especially under a driveway or slab. Laying landscape fabric under the stone helps keep it from working down into the soil below and cuts down on weeds pushing up through it. Keep the finished grade sloping gently away from the house or any other structure so water does not pool against the foundation. Before delivery day, confirm the truck has clear access to the drop spot, since a loaded delivery truck is heavy and needs solid, level ground to unload safely. If the load is going straight onto a lawn or a soft driveway, ask about placing plywood or boards under the drop zone so the truck does not leave ruts.