Gravel in Greater Ost / South Union, TX

Expect to pay roughly $30 to $65 per ton for common gravel types in the Greater Ost / South Union area, though prices vary by material (washed vs. crushed), supplier, and delivery distance. Local sourcing and seasonal demand in Texas can move prices, so enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to get an exact delivered price for your address.

Most tri-axle dump trucks used by our partners deliver about 10 to 14 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 12 to 18 tons depending on gravel type. If you need an exact truck capacity for your order, we can confirm with the local hauler when you place the order.

One cubic yard of gravel is 27 cubic feet and in the Texas region it typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 tons, so plan on roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a practical estimate. Weight varies with rock type and moisture, so use that factor when converting between yards and tons.

One ton of gravel covers about 125 sq ft at a 2-inch depth or about 83 sq ft at a 3-inch depth, using a regional conversion of ~1.3 tons per cubic yard. Driveway recommendations vary; for a driving surface you’ll often want 3 inches or more, so calculate accordingly and round up for compaction and settling.

A 20x20 driveway is 400 sq ft. For a 3-inch finished depth you’ll need about 3.7 cubic yards (roughly 4 cubic yards), which in our region equals about 5 tons; plan for a small extra amount to allow for compaction and spreading.

Cost depends on driveway width, depth, and gravel type, but as a rough rule: for a 1,000 ft long driveway at 10 ft wide (10,000 sq ft) with a 3-inch surface you’d need roughly 92 cubic yards (~120 tons). Multiply the tons by local per-ton delivered prices and add delivery fees to estimate total; use Hello Gravel’s calculator or get a quote to see exact numbers for Greater Ost / South Union.

Generally, crushed limestone and pea gravel are among the more affordable options in the Texas region, while decorative colored gravels and specialty washed stones cost more. Cheapest choice depends on local availability and how much spreading/compaction you need—selecting locally sourced materials often gives the best value.

Gravel surfaces can last many years—often decades for low-traffic decorative areas—if properly installed and maintained. In Texas, heavy rains and occasional flooding can cause washout or rutting, so periodic regrading and topping off every few years is common to keep surfaces even and functional.

For drainage use larger, washed rock (1-2 inch) because it lets water pass freely; for driveways choose crushed stone with some fines or larger base layers topped by a smaller size for compaction. The right choice depends on your project: combine sizes in layers for a stable, well-draining driveway in our region.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet; if your wheelbarrow holds about 3 cubic feet, that equals about 9 wheelbarrow loads. Wheelbarrow capacity varies, so adjust the estimate if yours is larger or smaller.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order across our network, which covers most small landscaping projects in the Greater Ost / South Union area. If you need help figuring how that minimum translates to coverage or project needs, contact our team or use the online material calculator.

Standard delivery takes 2+ business days, with a next-day option if ordered before noon CST for an extra fee; materials are typically dumped from tri-axle trucks at the delivery address you choose. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; request it at checkout but plan to hire a local crew if you need guaranteed spreading or fine grading.