
Crushed Stone Delivery Pricing for Abilene, TX
Bulk crushed stone delivered in Abilene, TX. Stone size varies. Gray color.
From $91.00/ton delivered, free delivery on full loads
Getting Crushed Stone Delivered in Abilene, Texas
Abilene sits in West Texas as the hub of its own metro area, and crushed stone delivery in Abilene reaches homeowners and small contractors across the city by the ton. With around 125K residents, Abilene is smaller than the state's major metros, but demand still spans backyard drainage jobs, driveway resurfacing, and small commercial pads. MyGravelBuddy delivers Gray crushed stone here, priced and dispatched from the nearest yard.
For rates and coverage across the rest of the state, see Crushed Stone in Texas.
Delivery and Lead Times in Abilene
Orders of 3 tons or more generally ship within 1 to 2 business days. Step up to 8 tons and delivery typically moves to same day or the next business day, and orders of 15 tons or more ship free. Full coverage details for the area are on the delivery in Abilene page.
Best Uses for Crushed Stone Around Abilene
Crushed stone handles driveway base, drainage fill around foundations, and a stable top layer for gravel paths and parking areas. Its angular pieces lock together under weight and traffic, which makes it a dependable choice for driveways and drainage runs on residential and small commercial lots alike. Contractors also use it as backfill and as bedding under buried pipe. Homeowners typically order the smaller 3 ton tier for a single drainage fix or a small patio base, while contractors handling driveway resurfacing or larger drainage runs usually step up to the 8 ton or 15 ton tier to bring the per ton rate down.
Abilene's current stock is #57 Crushed Stone, a mid-size stone that works well for both driveway base and drainage, covering most of the jobs listed above without needing a specialty grade.
How Much Crushed Stone You Need for an Abilene Project
Crushed stone sells by the ton, and the tonnage you need depends on the square footage of your project and how deep you spread it. As a working estimate, a ton of crushed stone spreads across roughly 80 square feet at a 3 inch depth, covering less area if you go deeper and more if you spread it thin. Run your numbers through the crushed stone calculator to land on an exact figure before ordering. Measuring the length and width of the area first, then picking a target depth, is the fastest way to get a number that matches what actually shows up on the truck.
Pricing Notes for Crushed Stone in Abilene
Price per ton drops as the order size grows. Here is how the tiers break down for Abilene delivery:
| Minimum Order | Price per Ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons | $204 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons | $117 | Same or next business day |
| 15 tons or more | $91 | Free delivery |
The rate for your address is set by ZIP code and shown before you complete the order.
Ordering Crushed Stone Delivery in Abilene
Confirm your tonnage with the calculator, then place the order online for delivery to your address. Because the price per ton drops sharply between the 3 ton and 15 ton tiers, it is worth combining smaller jobs, such as a driveway top-up and a drainage trench, into one order to reach the lower rate and free delivery.
MyGravelBuddy's Texas coverage also reaches other parts of the state, including areas around Midland and Lubbock, through the same statewide delivery network.
About Crushed Stone
Crushed stone starts out as quarried rock that gets mechanically crushed and screened down into angular pieces, a sharp contrast to the smooth, rounded shape of natural river gravel. Those angular edges interlock when compacted, which gives crushed stone more load-bearing strength than rounded aggregate and makes it a standard choice for driveway base, drainage layers, and backfill around structures.
In Abilene, MyGravelBuddy delivers this material as Gray crushed stone in a mid-size grade well suited to both driveway base and drainage work, which covers the bulk of residential and small contractor projects in the area. Its angular shape lets water pass through rather than pool, which is why it gets specified under driveways, patios, and foundation perimeters where standing water is a concern. Spread and compacted in layers, crushed stone holds its shape under vehicle and foot traffic far better than loose, uncrushed gravel, and it resists shifting or rutting over time better than sand or unscreened fill. For a city with a mix of residential lots and small commercial sites, a single dependable grade like this keeps most projects simple: one material, one delivered price per ton, and a base that performs the same whether it is going under a shed pad or a full driveway.
What Crushed Stone costs in Abilene
Around Abilene, crushed stone is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Pricing in Abilene starts at $91 per ton on full-truck loads, which works out to roughly $123 per cubic yard at the typical density of 2700 lb per yard. Plan on roughly 80 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 8 ton bracket. Abilene pricing sits lower than the TX state average, which is what we see across other product-loc rows we publish.
How crews use Crushed Stone in Abilene
Abilene contractors keep crushed stone on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Local Abilene orders cluster around the partial-truck range, with full loads booked for paving prep and base courses.
Delivery day in Abilene
Delivery in Abilene runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is 24-48h, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
Related materials we deliver in Abilene
From $48.68/ton- Size3/4 - 1″
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
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- Density2650 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $41.80/ton- Size3/8″
- Density2600 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
Delivered pricing in Abilene
| Order size | Price / ton | Delivery fee | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ tons | $204 | $237 | 1-2 business days |
| 8+ tons | $117 | $127 | Same/next day |
| 15+ tons | $91.00 | Included | Free delivery |
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How much does crushed stone cost delivered in Abilene?
The price per ton steps down at higher order sizes. Smaller loads start at $204 per ton, orders of 8 tons or more drop to $117 per ton with same or next day delivery, and orders of 15 tons or more reach $91 per ton with free delivery included. The final number is set by your ZIP code and shown before you check out.
What size crushed stone is stocked for Abilene delivery?
Abilene delivery currently runs on #57 Crushed Stone, a mid-size grade that handles both driveway base and drainage work. It is a practical single option for most residential and small contractor jobs, since it compacts well under vehicle weight and still lets water drain through rather than pool.
Is crushed stone priced by the ton or the cubic yard?
Crushed stone is priced and sold by the ton in Abilene, not the cubic yard. Every tier, from the smallest 3 ton order up to bulk 15 ton loads, is quoted per ton, and the tonnage you need depends on the area and depth of the project you are filling.
How fast can crushed stone reach a job site in Abilene?
Orders of 3 tons or more typically ship within 1 to 2 business days. Once an order reaches 8 tons, delivery generally speeds up to same day or the next business day, and 15 ton-plus orders ship on that same faster schedule while also qualifying for free delivery.
Can crushed stone be used for a driveway in Abilene?
Yes. #57 Crushed Stone compacts into a stable base under vehicle weight, which makes it a workable driveway material on its own or as a base layer under a finer top dressing. Its angular shape helps it lock together and resist shifting compared with rounded gravel or loose fill.
Does crushed stone delivery reach areas outside Abilene itself?
Coverage extends across the broader West Texas region MyGravelBuddy serves, with the statewide network also reaching areas around Midland and Lubbock. Exact coverage and delivery timing for a given address are confirmed by ZIP code when you place an order, since routing depends on the nearest dispatch point.
Should crushed stone go down over landscape fabric?
Fabric is not required, but many contractors place a woven or non-woven fabric under crushed stone to slow weed growth and keep the stone from mixing into the soil below over time. It is an optional step that depends on the project rather than a fixed requirement for every job.
What is the minimum order for crushed stone delivery?
The smallest delivery tier starts at 3 tons, priced at $204 per ton with delivery in 1 to 2 business days. Larger orders of 8 tons or 15 tons or more bring the price per ton down and speed up the delivery window, so it pays to size the order to the full job.