Gravel in Midtown, TN

Assuming a single-car driveway about 10 feet wide and a 4-inch compacted base, a 20 ft x 10 ft driveway needs roughly 3 cubic yards (about 4.2 tons) of gravel. With Hello Gravel's minimum order of 3 tons, material plus standard delivery to Midtown typically runs in the low hundreds of dollars; professional base prep and installation will add several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on site condition. Request a local quote through our site for an exact price and choose your delivery date at checkout.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10–12 cubic yards (about 14–18 tons) of gravel, which covers roughly 1,080–1,620 sq ft at 3"–2" depth respectively, depending on material and compaction. Delivery cost varies by material and distance, so a full truck delivery to Midtown can range widely; check our checkout for exact pricing for your zip code. If you need less than a truckload, see our per-ton pricing and the 3-ton minimum for many areas.

A 10 ft x 10 ft patio (100 sq ft) will need about 0.6 cubic yards at 2" depth or about 0.9 cubic yards at 3" depth (roughly 1–1.5 tons). Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum for many deliveries, small projects like this may be cheaper with 50 lb bags from a local retailer, or you can order the minimum bulk amount if you have additional uses. For an accurate price, request a quote on our site—we show material options and delivery fees for Midtown during checkout.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order in most areas (3 tons), so single-cubic-yard deliveries are typically not available through our standard delivery option. Unit prices vary by material and local supplier; for small quantities, buying bagged gravel locally is often more practical. Contact our team if you need help finding the cheapest pickup option or a special small-delivery solution in Midtown.

One cubic yard will usually fit in a pickup bed by volume, but it weighs roughly 2,700–3,000 lbs (depending on the gravel) and can exceed many trucks' payload ratings. For safety and to avoid overloading your vehicle, we generally recommend arranging delivery or renting an appropriate trailer or truck. Hello Gravel coordinates dump truck deliveries and shows delivery options during checkout for Midtown addresses.

Cost-effective driveway choices in Midtown are usually crusher run (crushed stone with fines) or crushed limestone depending on local supply; these materials compact well and resist tracking. Material cost for a small residential driveway is typically moderate, but site prep, grading, and compaction are the biggest cost variables—expect installation labor to add several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on driveway size and condition. Get a local quote through Hello Gravel to see material and delivery pricing for Midtown and ask our team about recommended assemblies for your site.

One cubic yard of gravel weighs about 2,700 lbs on average, which is roughly 54 of the 50 lb bags. Bagged gravel is convenient for very small jobs but is more expensive per cubic yard than bulk delivery; if you need a full cubic yard or more and meet the 3-ton minimum, bulk delivery is usually cheaper. For tiny projects in Midtown, compare the cost of bags at a local store versus bulk plus delivery before you decide.

Laying gravel directly over grass is not recommended long term because grass and roots will usually grow back and the gravel will shift; best practice is to remove sod, add a compacted base and consider a landscape fabric layer for weed control. Hello Gravel handles material supply and delivery; drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion but we do not guarantee site prep or removal services. If you need site prep, removal, or compaction, we recommend hiring a local contractor and we can help coordinate material delivery for Midtown projects.

Pea gravel looks nice but tends to move under vehicle tires, is hard to compact for driving surfaces, and can roll into lawns and walkways—making it a poor choice for high-traffic driveways. Alternatives like 3/4" crushed stone or crusher run provide a firmer driving surface and generally cost less over time because they require less frequent replenishment and maintenance. Material costs vary locally, so request a Midtown quote on Hello Gravel to compare pea gravel versus crushed stone pricing and delivery.

A 20 ft x 20 ft area (400 sq ft) at a 3" depth requires about 3.7 cubic yards (roughly 5–6 tons) of gravel. Material and delivery for that amount in Midtown will typically be in the low to mid hundreds of dollars; professional base prep and compaction add several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on site access and condition. For a firm price that reflects local suppliers and contractors, request a quote on Hello Gravel and note any site prep needs in Order Notes at checkout.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.