Gravel in Saginaw, MI

A full tri-axle dump truck to Saginaw usually carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards. Delivered price depends on material and distance but commonly ranges from about $300 to $1,000+; specialty stone or longer hauls can cost more. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can provide firm, up-front delivered pricing for your zip code.

Prices vary by material and supplier, but a rough Saginaw range is $20 to $60 per ton and $30 to $90 per cubic yard. A cubic yard of typical gravel weighs about 1.3 to 1.6 tons (use ~1.4 tons/yd3 as a rule of thumb), so multiply the per-ton price by about 1.4 to compare to per-cubic-yard pricing. For an exact number for your job, request a delivered quote through Hello Gravel.

In Michigan and around Saginaw, delivered cubic-yard prices for common gravel usually fall between $30 and $90 depending on grade, availability, and delivery distance. Local pit-run or recycled materials are usually at the low end, while washed or decorative stone is at the high end. Check Hello Gravel for competitive local supplier pricing and minimums for Saginaw deliveries.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet and covers about 324 sq ft at 1u0022 depth, 162 sq ft at 2u0022, and 108 sq ft at 3u0022. Using a typical density of 1.4 tons per cubic yard, one ton covers about 231 sq ft at 1u0022, 116 sq ft at 2u0022, and 77 sq ft at 3u0022. Density varies by material, so use these as close estimates and confirm for heavy or washed stones.

You need to know the driveway width and desired depth. For a single-car 20' x 10' driveway (200 sq ft): at 3u0022 depth you need about 1.9 yd3 (≈2.7 tons), at 4u0022 about 2.5 yd3 (≈3.5 tons), and at 6u0022 about 3.7 yd3 (≈5.2 tons). Double those amounts for a 20' x 20' area (400 sq ft). These estimates use ~1.4 tons/yd3; adjust if your material has a different density.

Installed costs depend on site prep, depth, and contractor rates. Typical total installed prices in the Saginaw area run roughly $3 to $8 per sq ft for a basic gravel driveway (grading, base material, topcoat), so a 200 sq ft single-car driveway commonly costs about $600 to $1,600. For exact pricing, get a local estimate—Hello Gravel can provide delivered material pricing so you can compare bids for labor.

Buying in bulk (truckload) from a local quarry or using Hello Gravel’s marketplace is usually the most cost-effective for projects above the 3-ton minimum, since delivery is spread across more material. For very small amounts, a landscape supplier or DIY pickup may be cheaper because you avoid minimum-delivery fees. Always compare delivered price per ton or per cubic yard and include any short-haul or access-fee charges.

For Saginaw’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavier soils, angular crushed stone like 3/4u0022 crushed limestone or #57 crushed rock is a good, cost-effective choice for driveways because it locks together and drains well. Use screenings or fines for a compacted base and a coarser topcoat for traction and shedding snow. Avoid only using round pea gravel for the full base since it shifts more and can rut in Michigan winters.

Two inches is generally not enough for a driveway that will carry cars regularly—expect rutting and washouts. For light residential use, 3 to 4 inches of compacted topcoat over a 4-inch compacted base is a common minimum; for heavier use or poor soils in Saginaw, 4 to 6 inches or more of compacted material is recommended. Good subgrade prep and drainage are as important as depth in freeze-thaw climates.

Using a 10-yard truckload as an example, it will cover about 3,240 sq ft at 1u0022 depth, 1,620 sq ft at 2u0022, and 1,080 sq ft at 3u0022. A 14-yard load covers roughly 4,536 sq ft at 1u0022, 2,268 sq ft at 2u0022, and 1,512 sq ft at 3u0022. Actual truck capacities and material compaction vary, so confirm the delivered yardage with your supplier.

A common tri-axle dump truck holds about 10 to 14 cubic yards, while a 7x14 dump trailer typically carries about 2 to 4 cubic yards. Choose a trailer for small jobs, tight driveways, or when you can tow and load small amounts yourself; choose a truck for larger projects where unit cost and delivery logistics make bigger loads more economical. Hello Gravel can match you with the right truck size for your Saginaw job and confirm minimum order requirements.

Labor rates vary by contractor and job scope; many landscapers in the Saginaw area charge roughly $40 to $90 per hour or offer flat bids ranging from $500 to several thousand dollars for full driveway installs depending on prep, depth, and access. Small jobs like spreading a topcoat can be at the low end, while full excavation, base installation, and compaction are at the high end. Get multiple local bids and use Hello Gravel’s delivered material pricing to compare total installed costs.

Cheapest options near Saginaw are often local quarries, pit-run material, or recycled concrete from demolition yards. Delivery fees, minimums, and distance from the source can add $50 to several hundred dollars to your total, so the lowest per-ton price isn't always the cheapest once delivery is included. Use Hello Gravel to see delivered pricing from multiple nearby suppliers to find the best total cost for your address.

Pit-run and recycled crushed concrete are usually the cheapest per ton and work fine for bulk base fill or erosion control. For best value on driveways, 3/4u0022 crushed stone or #57 crushed rock provides a durable, lockable surface at a moderate price; use screenings for the compacted base and coarser stone for surface drainage. Pick a grade that balances cost with performance for Saginaw’s seasonal freeze-thaw and drainage needs.