Gravel in Saint Paul, MO

Delivered cost varies with material, truck size, and supplier, but expect a ballpark of $40 to $65 per ton in the West Missouri area. A common tri-axle truckload (roughly 10 to 14 tons, depending on material) will usually run about $400 to $900 delivered. For an exact price for your address and material, get a quote or check your zip code on our site.

In West Missouri, a delivered cubic yard of general gravel typically contains about 1.4 to 1.5 tons. Using local market ranges, plan on roughly $55 to $100 per cubic yard delivered (equivalent to about $40 to $65 per ton). Prices vary by exact product, distance, and supplier, so request a quote for a precise number.

A 10x10 patio is 100 sq ft; at 2 inches you need about 0.62 cubic yards (≈0.9 tons) and at 3 inches about 0.93 cubic yards (≈1.3 tons). Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so you would usually order 3 tons for delivery; expect delivered cost roughly in the $120 to $195 range based on local per-ton pricing, though final cost depends on your zip code and product choice. If you only need a small amount, consider bags from a local retailer or pickup options if you have an appropriate truck.

A 20x20 driveway is 400 sq ft; for a typical driveway base you should plan 4 to 6 inches of material. At 4 inches you need about 4.9 cubic yards (≈6.9 tons) and at 6 inches about 7.4 cubic yards (≈10.4 tons). Using local delivered pricing, material costs will likely be in the several-hundred-dollar range for 6.9 tons and around $400 to $700 for 10.4 tons; exact installation and delivery charges vary, so get a quote and add 5-10% extra for compaction and waste.

Two inches is fine for a walking path or decorative area but is too thin for a residential driveway in Saint Paul. For passenger cars on a stable subbase, plan 4 inches of compacted gravel as a minimum and 6 inches if heavy vehicles or poor soil are expected. Ordering 4 to 6 inches increases material needs roughly two to three times compared with 2 inches, so expect proportional increases in cost and consider labor/compaction needs as well.

For 1,000 sq ft: at 2 inches you need about 6.2 cubic yards (≈8.6 tons); at 3 inches about 9.3 cubic yards (≈13.0 tons); at 4 inches about 12.4 cubic yards (≈17.3 tons); and at 6 inches about 18.5 cubic yards (≈25.9 tons). Multiply these ton estimates by your quoted per-ton price to estimate delivered cost, and add 5-10% extra for compaction, grading, and waste.

Three cubic yards covers roughly 486 sq ft at 2 inches thick, 324 sq ft at 3 inches, or 243 sq ft at 4 inches. Because gravel settles and placement can be uneven, we recommend ordering 5 to 10% extra for final grading and compaction, and to account for any changes at delivery. Keep in mind Hello Gravel’s minimum is 3 tons, so small-volume projects sometimes require planning for that minimum or choosing bagged material.

Volume-wise, 1 ton of typical gravel is about 0.7 to 0.75 cubic yards and will usually fit in a pickup bed, but the real constraint is payload capacity. Many half-ton pickups have payload limits under 2,000 lbs, so 1 ton (2,000 lbs) may exceed your truck’s rated payload once people or tools are included. Pickup can be cheaper for small orders if you have a suitable vehicle and can load/unload safely, but Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons for delivery, so compare rental or bag options if you can’t meet the truck minimum.

For very small jobs (under 0.5 cubic yards), pre-bagged gravel from a home center is usually most convenient and cost-effective. For 0.5 to 3 tons, pickup or renting a small trailer can be cheaper if you have the right vehicle and can load safely. For quantities above the delivery minimum or if you want the convenience of doorstep delivery, bulk delivered by dump truck is typically the best value per ton and saves time and labor.

A well-built gravel driveway in Saint Paul generally lasts 10 to 20 years with routine maintenance, though heavy use and poor subsoils shorten that life. Expect to regrade and add 1 to 2 inches of fresh gravel every 2 to 5 years, depending on wear, drainage, and freeze-thaw cycles. Budget for periodic topping (material plus delivery) and occasional repairs to ruts and drainage to keep costs predictable.

Materials in West Missouri commonly include limestone-based crushed stone and river-run gravels, so color and angularity will reflect local geology. Local climate, seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, and soil type affect compaction and drainage needs, so choose sizes and mixes appropriate for driveways, patios, or drainage projects. If you have a color preference or specific application, add notes at checkout and our team can help match a local product.