Buy Gravel & Rock in Stuttgart, Arkansas

Many buyers in Stuttgart focus on color and price first. The mistake is forgetting drainage. Stuttgart gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year, which means washout planning should guide your choice between a base layer and a finish layer.

Gravel Monkey delivers gravel and rock by the ton to your address in Stuttgart. You order online, choose your delivery window, and the dump truck arrives. No yard visit needed.

Choosing the right gravel and rock for Stuttgart projects

The split between base materials and decorative surface materials matters more here than in drier areas. Base products compact and support weight. Finish products drain and look clean. The table below shows what each product does best.

Budget option or long-term solution for common projects

For each project below, you can choose a lower-cost surface stone or invest in a compacted base that stays stable longer. The table matches the project to the right product.

Stuttgart climate and soil affect your gravel choice

Stuttgart's 51 inches of rain per year means drainage is not optional. The area has about 67 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That many wet days can wash out a loose surface if the base is not built properly. Ground around Stuttgart is in hydrologic group D, which takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That runoff needs a path through or around the gravel layer, or it will undercut the stone.

About 50 days a year drop below 32F. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. The soil mapped in the Stuttgart area is commonly somewhat poorly drained, which means more base stone under the surface layer helps keep the finished grade stable. Area guidance only, your own soil may vary.

Arkansas County permitted about 18 single-family homes in 2024. For new construction, base layers for driveways and walkways need extra depth because of the frost and the slow-draining soil.

How much gravel and rock you need for your Stuttgart job

Use the material calculators to enter your project's length, width, and desired depth. It converts the volume into tons so you know exactly how much to order. Orders are placed by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout.

Ordering gravel and rock from Gravel Monkey

Gravel Monkey delivers to Stuttgart by dump truck in loads from 1 to 40 plus tons. You order online, select a delivery window (morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm), and we confirm by email. A photo of the loaded material is sent closer to the date, and delivery goes ahead only after you approve it.

Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. A valid phone number is required at checkout, and someone must be present during the window. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, or check full delivery information.

Other materials that pair with gravel and rock

These materials often work with gravel and rock for a complete job:

• Fill Dirt, Use it to raise low spots before the gravel goes on.
• Topsoil, Put it over gravel in plant beds for a finished planting surface.
• Driveway Gravel, Specifically blended for vehicles if that is your project.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, smoother stones for paths and pedestrian areas.
• Crushed Stone, Angular stone that locks together under compaction.
• Sand, Use under pavers or as a leveling base for gravel.

Frequently asked questions about gravel and rock in Stuttgart

Is Stuttgart wet enough that drainage should drive the choice?

Yes. Stuttgart gets about 51 inches of rain a year, and the local soil takes water in slowly, so most rainfall runs across the surface. A base layer of Crusher Run or Road Base under your decorative stone gives water a way to drain without washing the surface away.

Is Stuttgart a wet enough area to worry about washout?

Yes. With about 67 wet days a year and heavy rains on clay-like soil, a loose gravel surface can be displaced quickly. A compacted base and a deep enough layer of the right size stone reduce the risk of washout.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

A driveway or parking area that carries vehicles typically needs 4 to 6 inches of compacted gravel in a single lift, then a surface layer 2 to 3 inches thick. The base should be Road Base or Crusher Run, compacted with a plate compactor.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller angular stone like Crusher Run and Decomposed Granite compact because the fines fill the voids between the larger pieces. Large rounded stone like River Rock does not compact as tightly and can shift under load.

Get $50 off your first gravel and rock delivery in Stuttgart

Use code FIRSTTIMER50 when you place your first order with Gravel Monkey. We deliver to Stuttgart and the rest of Arkansas County. Start your order on the Stuttgart hub page.

We also deliver to nearby towns:

• DeWitt
• Clarendon
• Hazen
• Carlisle
• England
• Lonoke
• Pine Bluff
• Des Arc
• Brinkley
• White Hall