Buy Gravel & Rock in Murphysboro, Illinois

Murphysboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. That makes drainage and washout planning a real concern for any gravel or rock project, from a new path to a dry creek bed. Getting the right material and base depth from the start saves rework later.

Gravel Monkey delivers bulk gravel and rock by the ton to Murphysboro and across Jackson County. You order online, choose your size, and a dump truck brings it to your address. No yard visit required.

Gravel and rock products available in Murphysboro

Crusher Run is the most ordered product here because it works as a compacting base under everything else. The table below lists every size we carry, with what each one is used for.

What to order for common jobs in Murphysboro

The table below matches five typical projects to the right product and a depth guide.

How Murphysboro's climate affects your gravel and rock project

With about 74 days a year bringing at least a tenth of an inch of rain, scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters. Wet soil can rut under the truck, so choose a dry stretch if you can. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift when building a base.

The ground here drops below 32F about 95 days a year. That freeze-thaw action can shift surface material and crack shallow base layers. Snowfall averages 10 inches a year, enough to cause plowing damage if the gravel is left loose at surface level. A compacted top layer or larger rock resists that scraping.

Soils mapped in the Murphysboro area are commonly moderately well drained, but the ground around Murphysboro 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, depending on your specific site conditions.

Estimating how much gravel and rock you need

A cubic yard of gravel or rock weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons, depending on the size and stone type. To figure out your tonnage, measure the length and width of the area, multiply by the desired depth in feet, then convert to cubic yards and multiply by the weight per yard. Our material calculators do the math for you and save the measuring tape headache.

Ordering gravel and rock from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton. At checkout, enter your ZIP to see the delivery price. Loads run from 1 ton to 40 tons or more in a single dump truck. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.

You pick a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. You get an email confirmation, 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. Someone must be at the site during the window. Read more on our About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, or review the full delivery information.

Other materials to pair with gravel and rock

Gravel and rock often ship on the same truck as these other materials. Order together to save time.

• Fill Dirt, Raise a low area before laying a gravel base.
• Driveway Gravel, Same product category, sized for vehicle traffic.
• Mulch, Top dressing over landscape rock for a finished look.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, smoother stones for foot paths.
• Crushed Stone, Angular stone for compaction under patios.
• Sand, Bedding material for pavers set on gravel base.

Frequently asked questions about gravel and rock in Murphysboro

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

It depends on the area and depth. A standard rule is that one cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. Because Murphysboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, you may need a thicker base for drainage, which increases the tonnage. Use our material calculators to get a precise estimate for your site.

How much does gravel and rock delivery cost in Murphysboro?

Delivery cost is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and order size. Murphysboro has about 95 freezing days a year, which can create scheduling windows for firm ground access. The price is shown before you confirm, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders.

How is gravel and rock measured and sold?

We sell by the ton. The truck carries a measured load, and you are billed for the exact tonnage ordered. A typical dump truck can hold between 15 and 25 tons, so larger projects fill fewer trucks.

Do you deliver to a job site with no one on it?

No. You must be present or have someone you nominate at the site during the delivery window. The driver needs to confirm access and the drop spot. If nobody is there, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.

Order gravel and rock for your Murphysboro project

Whether you are building a firm path, controlling erosion on a slope, or laying a French drain, Gravel Monkey delivers the right material to your address in Murphysboro. Visit the Murphysboro hub to get started or order directly online.

We also deliver to nearby towns.

• Carbondale
• De Soto
• Cambria
• Carterville
• Royalton
• Crainville
• Herrin
• Cobden
• Du Quoin
• Zeigler