Gravel in St. Louis, MI

A full truckload size depends on the truck: our network commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks that carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards. Final price depends on the gravel type, local supply, and delivery distance; in the Michigan region a loaded truck often costs several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout or request a quote for an exact, location-specific price and available truck sizes.

Prices vary by material and local supply, but in the Michigan region you can generally expect retail prices around $25 to $50 per cubic yard. Specialty materials (colored decorative stone, crushed concrete, or washed stone) may fall outside that range. Get an exact price for St. Louis, MI through our site so you see delivery included or excluded.

One cubic yard of gravel equals 27 cubic feet. Weight depends on the stone: most gravel in Michigan weighs roughly 2,400 to 2,900 pounds per cubic yard (about 1.1 to 1.45 tons), so confirm exact weight if you have vehicle payload limits or engineering requirements.

Coverage depends on thickness. As a rule of thumb, 1 ton (about 0.74 cubic yards for typical crushed stone) will cover roughly 120 sq ft at 2 inches deep or about 80 sq ft at 3 inches deep; adjust for stone size and settling when planning.

Using a 10-cubic-yard truck as an example, you'll get about 10 cubic yards (270 cubic feet). That covers roughly 1,620 sq ft at 2 inches deep or about 1,080 sq ft at 3 inches deep; larger or smaller trucks change those numbers proportionally.

Cost depends on width, depth, and material. For example, a 200 ft long by 12 ft wide driveway at 3 inches depth needs about 22.2 cubic yards; at $30 to $45 per yard in Michigan, material would run about $660 to $1,000, plus delivery and any spreading/compaction fees. Request a quote through Hello Gravel for an accurate, delivered price to your St. Louis address.

Volume-wise, a full-size pickup bed can often hold about 1/2 to 1 cubic yard of loose gravel depending on bed size and whether you load above the bed rails. Weight is the real limit: one cubic yard can weigh over a ton, so check your truck’s payload rating before hauling to avoid overloading. For larger jobs, consider delivery by dump truck through Hello Gravel.

A common and reliable choice is 3/4-inch crushed stone (often sold as #57) for the top surface, with a coarser, angular base (crusher-run or 1-inch stone) underneath for drainage and compaction. In Michigan, limestone and trap rock are common; choose angular, well-graded stone for durability and to reduce migration. If you want a smoother finish, a small layer of fines or screenings can be applied and compacted on top.

It depends on width and depth. As an example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 3 inches depth needs about 1.85 cubic yards; at 6 inches depth you would need about 3.7 cubic yards. Use the formula: (length ft x width ft x depth ft) / 27 to calculate cubic yards for your exact dimensions.

The least expensive options locally are usually pit run (bank run) or recycled crushed concrete because they require less processing. They can save money but may have inconsistent sizing, more fines, or color variation compared with washed or decorative stone—consider tradeoffs for appearance and drainage before buying.

A standard wheelbarrow holds between about 3 and 6 cubic feet. Since 1 cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, that equals roughly 5 to 9 wheelbarrow loads depending on your wheelbarrow size. For planning, use the exact wheelbarrow volume you have on hand to get a precise count.

Capacity varies by sidewall height and trailer design, but a 7x14 dump trailer commonly carries roughly 2 to 5 cubic yards of material. Check your trailer manufacturer’s rated volume and payload before loading; if you need more than that, a tri-axle dump truck delivery from Hello Gravel is easier for larger jobs.

Yes, but preparation matters: remove vegetation, grade and compact the soil, install a geotextile fabric if needed, and add a compacted base layer (crusher-run or larger stone) before the surface gravel. Proper prep prevents rutting, weeds, and poor drainage—local frost and freeze-thaw cycles in Michigan make good base work especially important.

Calculate volume then convert to cubic yards. For a 10 ft by 10 ft area: at 2 inches deep you need about 0.62 cubic yards; at 3 inches deep about 0.93 cubic yards. Order a little extra (5-10%) to account for spreading, compaction, and settling.