Buy Gravel & Rock in Minnesota

Many buyers focus on the top layer and ignore what sits underneath. In Minnesota, the base determines whether your gravel or rock stays put through freeze-thaw cycles. Gravel Monkey delivers gravel and rock by the ton to addresses across the state, moving the material from a regional supplier to your site.

You choose the product online, pick a delivery window, and a dump truck brings the load. The price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons.

Gravel and Rock Products Available in Minnesota

Split your order between a compacting base layer and a finished surface. The base takes the weight and frost movement; the top layer gives the look and function. The table below lists the main products Gravel Monkey can source for Minnesota deliveries.

Choosing the Right Product for Your Project

The budget option often skips the base layer and puts finish stone straight on soil. The long-term option adds a compacted base first, then the decorative layer. The table compares common projects.

Minnesota Conditions That Affect Your Gravel or Rock Order

Across the cities Gravel Monkey serves, annual precipitation runs from about 27 to 34 inches. Freezing days range from about 161 to 203 days a year below 32F. Most of the state sits in the severe band for ground freezing, which pushes moisture upward and can heave a weak base.

Hydrologic soil groups A and C are the most common across served areas. Group A drains fast, group C drains slowly. This variation means base depth guidance matters: a base of Crusher Run or Road Base at least 6 inches thick on group C soils helps prevent frost heave. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer.

MnDOT runs a spring load-restriction program on roads during thaw. Deliveries may be limited on restricted routes, but the delivery window you choose at checkout accounts for this. Gravel Monkey coordinates with the hauler to avoid blocked dates.

Where We Deliver Gravel and Rock in Minnesota

Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Minnesota. The list below covers many of the cities we serve, but we are not limited to these locations.

• Bemidji
• Saint Cloud
• Grand Marais
• Mora
• Brainerd
• Albert Lea
• Princeton
• Detroit Lakes
• Nevis
• Park Rapids
• Aitkin
• Virginia

Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Minnesota, not only the cities listed here.

How Much Gravel or Rock You Need

Estimating tonnage starts with the area in square feet, the depth in inches, and the material's density. A cubic yard of most gravel weighs about 1.4 tons. Use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey website to get a load size before you order.

Ordering Gravel and Rock from Gravel Monkey

Gravel and rock is ordered by the ton online. The delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. You choose a delivery window: morning 7am-12pm or afternoon 12pm-5pm. Loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.

Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. A regional supplier sources the material and delivers it to your address. There is no yard to visit. Orders require a valid phone number and confirmation of the load before delivery. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, or review delivery information. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.

Other Materials We Deliver in Minnesota

• Topsoil - For lawns, gardens, and filling raised beds.
• Driveway Gravel - Specifically graded for vehicle traffic and compaction.
• Fill Dirt - For building up low areas and backfilling.
• Walkway Gravel - Smaller, decorative stone for paths.
• Crushed Stone - Angular stone for base layers and drainage.
• Sand - For under pavers, play areas, and mixing concrete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver gravel and rock everywhere in Minnesota?

Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Minnesota, not only the cities listed on this page. The price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. If you have an address in Minnesota, we can bring gravel or rock to it.

When can gravel and rock be delivered in Minnesota?

You choose the delivery date at checkout, and it must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You then pick a window: morning 7am to 12pm or afternoon 12pm to 5pm. Someone must be present to accept the load.

What sizes of gravel and rock can I order?

Available sizes include 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel, various sizes of River Rock up to 2-4", and processed materials like Crusher Run and Road Base. Each product page shows the typical stone dimension. Natural variation means exact sizes can differ by supplier.

How is gravel and rock priced?

Price is based on the product, the quantity in tons, and the delivery ZIP code. The total shows at checkout before you confirm the order. No hidden fees are added after that point.

Start Your Minnesota Gravel Project

Ordering from Gravel Monkey gets you the material you need without visiting a yard. Browse the gravel and rock options on the Minnesota hub page and choose a product that fits your project.