Buy Crushed Gravel in Joliet, Illinois

Crushed gravel is available in several sizes, each chosen for a specific layer in a project. The size you pick affects how well the material compacts and how it handles water.

Joliet gets about 41 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning should guide your depth decisions from the start.

Crushed Gravel Sizes Available for Joliet

The table below lists each crushed gravel size we carry and what it is typically used for. We deliver any of them to a Joliet address.

Which Crushed Gravel to Use for Common Jobs

The table below matches typical projects to the right product and a recommended depth. Depth depends on the subgrade condition and expected load.

How Joliet's Climate and Soil Affect Your Crushed Gravel Base

Joliet sees about 76 wet days a year, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters. A load placed on soft soil can sink before it compacts.

With about 127 days below freezing each year, the work window for grading and compacting is shorter than in milder climates. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. That seasonal shift puts stress on any surface layer, and a crushed gravel base needs to be thick enough to handle it.

Soils mapped in the Joliet area are commonly poorly drained. That means more base stone is needed under the surface layer to keep water from rising into the gravel. The ground around Joliet is in dual hydrologic group C/D: where it is drained it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface; where it is not, it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere, but it depends on the specific drainage of your site.

Estimating How Much Crushed Gravel You Need

To figure out how many tons your project needs, measure the area and the planned depth in inches. Use our material calculators to convert cubic feet into tons based on the specific product.

Ordering Crushed Gravel from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton, and the delivery price is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. Loads run from one ton up to 40 tons or more in a single dump truck. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to take $50 off your first order.

Delivery dates must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.

You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and read customer reviews.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Gravel

These materials often go on the same order as crushed gravel for a complete job.

• Fill Dirt, Use under crushed gravel to build up low areas and improve drainage.
• Topsoil, Cap your crushed gravel base with topsoil for planting beds or lawns.
• Gravel & Rock, Compare other angular and rounded options for decorative or structural use.
• Crushed Stone, Similar angular material, often used where color or hardness matters.
• Driveway Gravel, A blend that includes crushed gravel sized for driveways.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled alternative for base layers under crushed gravel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the soil around Joliet change how much crushed gravel I need?

Yes. Soils mapped in the Joliet area are commonly poorly drained, which means more base stone is needed under the surface layer to keep water from rising into the gravel. The hydrologic group C/D description of the ground around Joliet means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere, but it depends on the drainage of your specific site.

What is the smallest load of crushed gravel you deliver to Joliet?

We deliver loads from one ton up. The price is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout, so you can order exactly what you need for a small project without paying for excess.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

3/4" Crushed Gravel is the most frequently ordered size for base and driveway work in Joliet. It compacts well, handles residential traffic, and works under most surface materials.

How far in advance should I order?

Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before the delivery date. You choose your preferred window at checkout, and the delivery is confirmed once you approve the second email with the scheduled time and load photo.

Order Crushed Gravel for Your Joliet Project

Whether you need a few tons for a pad or a full truckload for a long access road, crushed gravel can handle the conditions in Joliet. Start by measuring your area and using our calculator to find the tonnage. Then order crushed gravel in Joliet online.

We also deliver to nearby towns and surrounding communities.

• Rockdale
• Shorewood
• Crest Hill
• Elwood
• Lockport
• Romeoville
• Minooka
• Channahon
• New Lenox
• Frankfort