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





When you need a stable surface for foot traffic or a clean border around garden beds, walkway gravel is a practical choice. In Laplace, with about 66 inches of rain annually, drainage and washout are key factors. Products like Walkway Gravel and 3/8" Walkway Gravel offer different solutions for different path uses.
The right size depends on how much traffic the path sees and whether you want a firm surface or a more decorative look. Both materials are sold by the ton and delivered to your address.
For a base layer that manages water well, use a larger size. For the finished surface, choose a smaller, even gravel that is comfortable underfoot. The table below lists the sizes and their best uses.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway Gravel | general path and walkway surfacing | A versatile mix that works for most residential paths. |
| 3/8" Walkway Gravel | small, even, easy to walk on | Tightly packed surface that drains well. |
| 3/4" Walkway Gravel | wider garden paths that see wheelbarrows | Larger particles resist shifting under heavier loads. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | informal paths and side yards | Open texture lets water pass through quickly. |
| 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | decorative edging and dry creek borders | Oversized stones stay put in heavy rain. |
For each project, the choice between a budget-friendly size and a longer-lasting option depends on how much washout you can tolerate and how often you want to top it up.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| side-yard walkway | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | 2 inches for a stable, even surface. |
| patio base | 3/4" Walkway Gravel | 4 inches as base layer for drainage. |
| dry creek edge | 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | 1 stone deep for visual border. |
| garden path | 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | 3 inches for a natural-looking path. |
| play area surfacing | Walkway Gravel | 4 inches for cushioning and drainage. |
Laplace gets about 66 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are essential for any walkway project. The area has about 75 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps avoid mud issues.
Only about 5 days a year drop below freezing, and ground freezing is not a significant factor. This means the work window is long, but the base layer depth depends more on water movement than frost heave. Soils mapped in the Laplace area are commonly somewhat poorly drained, which calls for a base layer of larger stone under the surface material.
The ground around Laplace is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under the walkway gravel. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.
To figure out how many tons of walkway gravel your project needs, measure the length and width of the path, decide on a depth, and use our material calculators to get a tonnage estimate.
When you order from Gravel Monkey, you pick the product and tonnage online, and the price is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck delivers the load to your address, typically in loads of 1 to 40-plus tons. Orders over a qualifying amount ship free, and first-time customers get $50 off with code FIRSTTIMER50.
Learn more about our delivery process and coverage on the Delivery information page. Read about how we work on the About Gravel Monkey page, and see what customers have said on the Customer reviews page.
For a 50-foot garden path that is 3 feet wide, you might need about 2 tons of 3/8" walkway gravel. Laplace gets 66 inches of rain a year, so a deeper layer helps with drainage.
About 5 days a year drop below freezing, so you can install walkway gravel almost any month. Avoid the wettest days by ordering when the ground is firm.
Yes, you or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The driver needs access and approval for the drop location.
Yes, new customers get $50 off their first order with code FIRSTTIMER50. The code must be entered at checkout.
Ordering walkway gravel for your Laplace home is simple. Choose your size, checkout online, and the delivery team brings it to your address. Visit the Laplace page to see all the materials available for your area.
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See the delivered price for your address and order walkway gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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