Driveway gravel delivery and topping cost
By My Yard Editorial Team · 7/28/2026
The Quick Answer
Crushed stone runs $40–$80 per ton delivered. A 100-foot driveway topping (2 inches deep, 10 ft wide) needs about 10–12 tons, so $500–$1,000 plus spreading.
The Witty Breakdown
Topping with the wrong stone is the classic error. Round river rock rolls and never locks up; you want angular crushed stone with fines, like 3/4-inch minus.
If the base is failing, more topping just makes prettier potholes. Fix the base or accept an annual ritual.
Step-by-Step Fix
- 1
Order 3/4-inch minus (crusher run) for the top layer so it compacts.
- 2
Grade with a crown so water runs to the edges.
- 3
Compact with a plate compactor or just drive on it for a week during damp weather.
- 4
Re-grade potholes before topping, don't just fill them.
Pro-Tip / Do Not Do This
Don't let them dump 12 tons in one pile at the end of your driveway unless you own a tractor. Ask for a spread-as-dumped tailgate delivery.
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