Gravel in Ontario, CA

Delivered gravel prices in Ontario usually vary by gravel type, quantity, and distance from the local supplier. Typical delivered price ranges are roughly $35 to $75 per ton (about $45 to $95 per cubic yard) depending on whether you choose crushed rock, river rock, or decorative stone; minimum orders are 3 tons. Local factors like hauling distance, next-day delivery requests, and spreading services can change the final price, so get a quote for an exact price.

Expect to pay approximately $35–$75 per ton and $45–$95 per cubic yard for common gravels delivered to Ontario, CA, with variation for decorative or specialty mixes. Prices depend on material type, supplier inventory, and the delivery window; contact Hello Gravel for a live quote and to check any delivery or minimum order fees.

A 10x10 area (100 sq ft) requires about 0.62 cu yd at 2u0022 (roughly 0.9 tons), 0.93 cu yd at 3u0022 (about 1.3 tons), and 1.24 cu yd at 4u0022 (about 1.7 tons), using a typical conversion of 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Note that Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons, so small jobs often still require the minimum delivery.

Assuming a common 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft), you need about 1.85 cu yd (≈2.6 tons) at 3u0022 depth or 2.47 cu yd (≈3.5 tons) at 4u0022 depth. With local delivered prices, expect a ballpark total of roughly $200–$600 including material and delivery, plus any optional spreading fee; costs vary by material type, exact delivery address in the Riverside-San Bernardino area, and whether the driver can safely tailgate-spread.

Hello Gravel typically uses tri-axle dump trucks carrying about 10–12 cubic yards. At those capacities a single load covers roughly 1,600–1,800 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 800–900 sq ft at 4u0022 depth, or in general about 800–1,800 sq ft depending on the truck size and chosen depth.

A 7x14 dump trailer commonly carries about 2–4 cubic yards of loose gravel depending on side height and compaction, which is roughly one-fifth to one-third of a tri-axle truck load. For small landscaping patches a trailer can work, but for driveways you will likely need multiple trips, and weight limits on the trailer and tow vehicle should be checked before hauling gravel.

Two inches is typically too thin for a residential driveway that will see vehicle traffic. We recommend 3–4 inches of gravel for light passenger-car use and 4–6 inches plus a compacted base layer for frequent heavy-vehicle use; also compact the gravel and consider a geotextile if soils are soft or drainage is poor in parts of the Ontario area.

In Ontario's semi-arid climate, a well-installed gravel driveway usually performs well for several years but will need routine maintenance: minor grading and spot topping every 6–18 months and adding 1–2 inches of new gravel every 2–5 years depending on traffic. Heavier use or poor drainage shortens intervals; regular grading and keeping edges contained will extend lifespan.

For small, quick projects a homeowner with a suitable truck or rented trailer may save money on pickup, but for driveways and larger jobs bulk delivery is usually the most cost-effective because it reduces labor and multiple trips. Given Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum and local delivery network in the Riverside-San Bernardino area, we recommend bulk delivery for driveways and larger landscaping projects; pick-up or trailer rental can make sense for very small jobs.

Lower-cost or comparable alternatives available around Ontario include decomposed granite, crushed recycled concrete, and reclaimed asphalt; these options can be cheaper per ton than decorative gravel but have different performance and appearance. Recycled concrete is often a budget-friendly base or surface, while decomposed granite gives a compacted, natural look; ask suppliers for local samples and compare per-ton pricing, compaction needs, and drainage characteristics before choosing.