Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Lebanon address and unloads right where you point.
Many buyers choose a single size of crushed gravel for every job, only to find it ruts under heavy loads or washes out in the first hard rain. The mistake is ordering by habit instead of by use.
The fix is to match the gravel size to the job. Lebanon gets about 43 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning start with picking the right base thickness and particle size.
Base work needs a coarser stone that locks together, while a finished surface uses a smaller size that stays firm underfoot. The table below lists each size, what it does best, and when to use it.
| Product | Best use | Note |
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Top dressing or light pathways |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Compacts well under most residential loads |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | For truck traffic and farm roads |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Stabilizes mud before top lifts |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Largest size for wet areas or deep base |
For each common job, there is a size that saves money on light use and another that lasts under regular traffic. The table matches projects to products and notes where to cut or invest.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
| Trench backfill | Long-term: 2"-3" Crushed Gravel; Budget: 1" - 1 1/2" | Fill to 6 inches over pipe and compact |
| Compacted base | Long-term: 3/4" Crushed Gravel; Budget: 3/8" for light loads | Compact in lifts, typical depth 4 to 6 inches |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | Long-term: 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel; Budget: 2"-3" if very soft | Place as first lift, then top with 3/4" |
| Shed or slab pad | Long-term: 3/4" Crushed Gravel; Budget: 3/8" | Level and compact to at least 4 inches |
| Farm and site access road | Long-term: 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel; Budget: 3/4" for lighter traffic | Thicker base for heavy equipment, compacted in lifts |
Lebanon's weather patterns directly influence how crushed gravel performs. About 43 inches of rain each year means water has to drain through the base quickly, so compaction and the right particle size are essential to prevent washout. With 119 freezing days, the ground heaves when it thaws, shifting a base that wasn't compacted well.
Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. Snowfall averages about 18 inches a year, and plowing can gouge a loose surface, making a dense gravel top layer important. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, which affects how deep the base layer needs to be for vehicle loads.
Ordering by the ton starts with calculating the volume of your area. Measure the length and width in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, then use the material calculators on our site to convert that to tons. Covering a typical driveway with 4 inches of crushed gravel takes roughly 1.5 tons per 100 square feet, but the calculator does the exact math for your dimensions.
Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel by the dump truck to your address anywhere in the Lebanon area. You order online, choose a delivery window at checkout (morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm), and we ship from a regional supplier. Lead time is at least 3 business days. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, with free delivery on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first load.
We ask that someone be present during the delivery window. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as safely possible. For more details, see our About Gravel Monkey page, customer reviews, and delivery information.
Delivery cost depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. You see the exact price at checkout before committing. Boone County permitted about 893 single-family homes in 2024, which shows local construction activity that relies on bulk deliveries like this one.
Yes. Gravel Monkey covers Lebanon and many nearby towns. The truck comes to your address by dump truck. With about 76 wet days a year in Lebanon, scheduling the delivery onto firm ground avoids problems with soft access.
For vehicle loads, a compacted base of 3/4" Crushed Gravel should be at least 4 to 6 inches deep after compaction. Heavier traffic or soft subgrade may require a thicker first lift of 1 1/2" crushed gravel under the top layer.
A standard gravel driveway needs a 6-inch compacted base of 3/4" crushed gravel, topped with a 2-inch layer of 3/8" for the surface. This provides good load bearing and prevents mud from coming through.
Now that you know the right size and depth for your project, the next step is to order online. Visit our Lebanon hub to start your order or use the calculator to estimate tonnage. We handle delivery to your driveway, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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