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







Ordering gravel or rock by the ton sounds different from a bag at the hardware store. With Gravel Monkey, you pick the material online, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out, and a dump truck brings the load to your Indiana address. You mark the spot where the truck drops it, and the driver places the pile right there.
The process works the same whether you need a single ton for a small project or 40-plus tons for a large one. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, and qualifying orders ship free.
Think of the materials in two groups: base materials that compact to support a driveway or patio, and finish materials that stay loose for drainage or appearance. Every product is sold by the ton and delivered to your site.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot, stays in place when compacted |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural stone in mixed sizes, good for decorative cover |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Handles runoff and looks substantial in landscape beds |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular stone that lets water flow through fast |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Fines bind the particles into a hard, permeable surface |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | A mix of stone and fines that packs tight and stays put |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty compaction for load-bearing surfaces |
The choice often comes down to how permanent the work needs to be. For a French drain or a dry creek bed, you want open-graded stone that drains fast. For a driveway or a path you plan to walk on for years, compacting a base and a top layer gives you a longer life.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape beds | River Rock or 2-4" River Rock | 2 to 3 inches for weed suppression |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock or Drain Rock | 4 to 6 inches, keyed into the soil |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite over Crusher Run | Compact each lift to avoid shifting |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 to 18 inches deep, wrapped in fabric |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock and 2-4" River Rock | Mix sizes for natural look |
Annual rainfall across the cities we deliver to in Indiana runs from about 40 to 49 inches. Wet ground means an uncompacted base can settle unevenly later. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. Freezing temperatures range from about 98 to 133 days a year below 32F, depending on location. That freeze-thaw cycle pushes moisture under a loose base and heaves the surface. Compacting the material to at least 95 percent density before winter reduces that risk.
Most of the state sits in the moderate band for ground freezing, so frost depth runs a foot or more in the northern half. The dominant soil groups across the served cities are hydrologic groups C/D and B. These soils drain slower on the C/D side, meaning a deeper base of gravel or rock is needed under driveways and patios to keep water from pooling and weakening the support. On group B soils, a standard base depth works.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Indiana, not only the cities listed here. The truck comes to your site no matter which part of the state you are in.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Indiana, not only the cities listed here.
Bulk materials sell by the ton. To figure out the right quantity, measure the project area in square feet and decide on the depth in inches. The material calculators on our site convert that into tons for each product. Factor in a little extra for compaction and for filling low spots.
Ordering rock or gravel by the ton is different from buying bags. You pick the product, choose your delivery window (morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm), and the total is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads range from 1 ton to over 40 tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. You will need a valid phone number to confirm the delivery, and the site must have a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Learn more about the process on our delivery information page, read customer reviews, or see about Gravel Monkey to understand how a national broker network brings the material to your address.
If you need something to go over or under your gravel and rock, we deliver these across the state too.
Precipitation across the cities we deliver to ranges from about 40 to 49 inches a year. On wetter sites or in areas with slower-draining soil (hydrologic groups C/D), a deeper base of crusher run or road base keeps water from softening the support. In northern parts of the state where freezing days range from about 98 to 133 days, compacting the material before winter prevents frost heave.
Indiana has spring weight restrictions on certain roads when the frost leaves the ground. These restrictions are posted by local jurisdictions and can affect delivery timing. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries around those restrictions. Your delivery window is confirmed after you place the order, and you are notified of any change.
We offer seven standard products. They range from small 3/8-inch pea gravel up to 2-to-4-inch river rock. Each product has a dedicated page with more detail and the calculator for that size.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The discount applies to the total before any delivery charges.
Whether you need a compacted base for a new driveway or decorative rock for a flower bed, the same process works: order online, choose your date, and the truck arrives. Start at the Indiana hub page to pick your city and material.
See the delivered price for your address and order gravel & rock by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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