Buy Crushed Gravel in Madison, Illinois

A load of crushed gravel is ordered by the ton right here on the site. You pick a size, choose a delivery date at least three business days out, and a dump truck brings it to your address in Madison.

Madison gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are part of any crushed gravel job here.

Crushed Gravel Sizes for Madison Projects

Each crushed gravel size works for a specific job. The table below shows what each product is best for and a key note.

Matching Crushed Gravel to Project Type in Madison

Pick a product based on the surface you need to build or repair.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Gravel Job

Madison County permitted about 314 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that points to new lots and rural lanes where crushed gravel drives and pads are common. About 76 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters for a clean spread.

Freezing days number about 85 a year below 32F, which shrinks the work window and makes the ground move. About 11 inches of snowfall each year means plowing can damage a loose surface. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.

Soils mapped in the Madison area are commonly poorly drained. Ground around Madison is in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where it is drained it takes water in at a moderate rate; where it is not, it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base layer matter more here than elsewhere.

How Many Tons of Crushed Gravel Do You Need for Your Job?

Use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site to estimate tonnage. The calculator asks for the length, width, and depth of the area and returns a tonnage recommendation for the crushed gravel size you plan to order.

Ordering Crushed Gravel from Gravel Monkey

Buying is simple. You order online by the ton, delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck brings loads from one ton to over 40 tons to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order.

You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least three business days after the order. A valid phone number is required, and you or a nominated person must be on site during the window.

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Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Gravel in Madison

Crushed gravel is often used as a base or top layer. Combine it with these materials for a complete job.

• Crushed Stone, Use as a sub-base where drainage is critical under the gravel.
• Driveway Gravel, A finer surface layer that stays in place on a compacted crushed gravel base.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled alternative base material that shares similar compaction behavior.
• Gravel & Rock, Larger decorative rock that can top a crushed gravel drive.
• Mulch, Use as a border or over bedding next to a crushed gravel path.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller washed gravel for a pedestrian path on top of crushed gravel base.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Gravel in Madison

How many tons of crushed gravel do I need for my project?

It depends on the area depth and the specific product. Use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site to estimate tonnage based on your measurements.

Do you deliver crushed gravel to Madison and the surrounding area?

Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel to addresses in Madison, IL, and to many surrounding towns. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

The 3/4" crushed gravel is the most common choice because it locks together under compaction and works for bases, driveways, and pads.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

You select a delivery date and window at checkout. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.

Get Crushed Gravel Delivered to Your Madison Job Site

Order crushed gravel by the ton for your project in Madison. The whole process happens online, from picking the size to choosing a delivery date.

Start by visiting the Madison city page to see all available materials or go straight to the calculator.

Gravel Monkey also serves these nearby areas:

• Fairmont City
• Pontoon Beach
• Granite City
• Venice
• Washington Park
• East St. Louis
• Collinsville
• Caseyville
• Saint Louis
• Edwardsville