Gravel in Littlefield, TX

Prices vary by material and local availability, but in Littlefield you can expect roughly $30 to $70 per ton for common gravels. Final price depends on type (pea gravel, crushed limestone, recycled concrete), delivery distance, and supplier; Hello Gravel shows exact pricing for your zip code at checkout.

The most economical choices in West Texas are usually recycled crushed concrete or locally mined crushed limestone. They offer good compaction and drainage at a lower price, but recycled material may show more variation in color and texture.

Crushed gravel has angular, sharp edges because it is mechanically broken, so it locks together and compacts well for driveways and base layers. Natural rounded gravel (river or pea gravel) is smoother and drains well but does not compact as tightly, making it less stable under vehicle traffic.

For a 100 ft long driveway at a common single-car width of 12 ft and a 3-inch depth, you need about 11 cubic yards, which is roughly 15 to 16 tons of gravel. Always round up and add 10% for compaction and waste, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order.

A typical tri-axle dump truck in West Texas carries about 10 to 14 tons of gravel. Using local per-ton price ranges ($30 to $70), a single truckload will often run between about $300 and $1,000 including delivery, though exact quotes depend on material type and haul distance.

Two inches is usually too thin for a driveway that will carry regular vehicle traffic; it may be OK for a footpath or temporary cover. For driveways we recommend at least 3 inches of top gravel over a properly prepared base, and 4 to 6 inches total of compacted base for heavier vehicles.

Plain gravel will not harden like concrete, but you can get a very firm, near-solid surface by using crusher-run base with fines, or by using a stabilizer (polymeric binder) mixed with decomposed granite or crushed stone. These stabilizing products work well in dry West Texas conditions, but they add cost and may change the appearance of the surface.

You can, but it is not recommended for long-term driveways. In Littlefield's semi-arid climate and local soils (often clay or caliche), prepare the area by grading, compacting the subgrade, installing geotextile fabric if needed, and adding a compacted crushed-stone base before placing finish gravel to prevent rutting and migration.

Common drawbacks include dust and stone migration in windy West Texas conditions, periodic maintenance like regrading and topping up, weed growth, and difficulty with snow removal when it occurs. Gravel can also rut under heavy loads if the base is not properly prepared.

Crushed gravel (crushed stone or crusher-run) is typically in the middle of the price range, often about $35 to $65 per ton in the Littlefield area. Specialty gravels like washed pea gravel or decorative colored rock usually cost more due to processing and limited local availability.

Costs depend on width and depth, but as an example a 20 ft long by 12 ft wide driveway at 3-inch depth is about 2.2 cubic yards (roughly 3 to 4 tons). At $30 to $70 per ton, material cost would be roughly $90 to $280, plus delivery and any base preparation; use Hello Gravel's checkout to get an exact quote for your address.

Order online or contact our team to check zip code availability; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and delivers by dump truck (typically tri-axle). Standard delivery is 2+ business days, next-day is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and tailgate spreading can be requested but is performed at the driver's discretion.