Driveway Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Lutz address and unloads right where you point.






A dump truck pulls up to the spot you mark. The driver tilts the bed, and the gravel slides out in one clean pile. You spread it yourself or have a contractor do the grading. That is the delivery model for every order from Gravel Monkey: you choose the drop point, and the truck handles the rest.
Lutz gets about 58 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you pick a driveway gravel. The material you choose needs to handle that water load without shifting or rutting.
The first decision is whether you need a base layer or a finish surface. Base materials are larger and lock together to support traffic. Finish materials are smaller and more comfortable underfoot. The table below shows the driveway gravel sizes Gravel Monkey offers.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway Gravel | General driveway top layer | A blend that works as a single-layer surface on firm ground. |
| 3/8" Driveway Gravel | Smooth top dressing, comfortable underfoot | Packs tight and stays put; a good choice for walking or parking. |
| 3/4" Driveway Gravel | The standard driveway size, locks together well | Versatile and predictable; the most common finish gravel for residential driveways. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | Heavier traffic and soft ground | Large enough to bridge soft spots without sinking. |
| 1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | Deep base layer under a finer top | Provides a stable sub-base that resists settling. |
| 2"-3" Driveway Gravel | Rural lanes, mud control, first lift | The coarsest option; used where a heavy base is needed to stop mud. |
The budget option often skimps on base depth. The long-term option invests in a thicker base and a finer surface. The table below maps common Lutz driveway jobs to the right approach.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert and shoulder repair | 1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | 6 to 8 inches of base, capped with 3/4" if desired |
| Muddy rural lane | 2"-3" Driveway Gravel | First lift of 8 to 12 inches to stop mud, then 3/4" top |
| Parking pad | 3/4" Driveway Gravel | 4 to 6 inches, compacted well |
| New driveway base | 1"-1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | 6 inches as the structural layer, then 3/8" wearing course |
| Resurfacing an existing driveway | 3/8" Driveway Gravel | 2 to 3 inches; fills ruts and freshens the surface |
Lutz sees about 80 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important because a loaded dump truck needs a solid surface to reach the drop point. Plan the delivery around dry ground: a truck needs a firm surface to reach the drop point.
Only about 2 days a year drop below 32F, so frost heave is almost never a concern. That small freeze-thaw cycle means the ground moves very little, and the gravel base stays in place season after season.
Soils mapped in the Lutz area are commonly moderately well drained. That means you may need more base stone under the surface layer than you would on a sandy site. The ground around Lutz soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, so less drainage stone is needed under the surface. A standard 4-inch base of 1 1/2" gravel should be adequate for most driveways.
Tonnage depends on the area and the depth you choose. Use Gravel Monkey's driveway gravel calculator to get a number. Enter the length and width of your driveway and the depth you want, and the calculator returns the tons required.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. There is no yard to visit in Lutz or anywhere else. You order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to the address you provide. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off a first order.
The delivery date you select at checkout must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required for confirmation. You receive an email when you order and a second email closer to the delivery date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as safe. For more details, see delivery information, about Gravel Monkey, and customer reviews.
Delivery cost is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Hillsborough County permitted about 4,402 single-family homes in 2024, so construction demand in the area is steady. The exact price depends on the distance from the nearest supplier and the tonnage ordered.
Use Gravel Monkey's driveway gravel calculator to estimate tonnage. A typical car driveway about 10 feet wide and 40 feet long with a 4-inch depth takes roughly 5 tons. Lutz gets about 58 inches of rain a year, so a thicker base is often wise to prevent washouts.
Yes. New customers can use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order. The code applies at checkout.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If no one is present, the delivery cannot be completed, and a redelivery fee may apply. You specify the window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm).
Ordering driveway gravel in Lutz is straightforward. Choose your size, enter your address, and pick a delivery date. Gravel Monkey handles the rest. Visit the Lutz hub to start.
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See the delivered price for your address and order driveway gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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