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





Building a garden path or a side-yard walkway starts with the right gravel. Walkway Gravel gives you a stable, natural surface that drains well, and the 3/8" Walkway Gravel is an easy choice for a smooth finish underfoot.
Iberia sees about 101 days a year below freezing, which means the ground can shift if the base is not compacted. Planning the work around the warmer months gives the gravel time to settle before the freeze sets in.
Think of the gravel as two layers. The base layer uses a larger, angular stone to hold the weight, and the top layer uses a smaller, even stone for comfort and appearance. Each size on the list fills one of those roles.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway Gravel | General path and walkway surfacing | Good all-around choice for most residential paths. |
| 3/8" Walkway Gravel | Small, even, easy to walk on | Ideal for a smooth, finished walking surface. |
| 3/4" Walkway Gravel | Wider garden paths that see wheelbarrows | Handles foot traffic and light cart use well. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | Informal paths and side yards | Loose, natural look for low-traffic areas. |
| 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Decorative edging and dry creek borders | Oversize stone for visual contrast along edges. |
Your choice often comes down to budget versus long-term stability. A smaller, compacted surface lasts longer under regular use, while a larger loose stone is quicker to lay and works fine for occasional paths.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Garden path | 3/4" Walkway Gravel | 2 to 3 inches deep, compacted base |
| Play area surfacing | Walkway Gravel | 4 inches for safety and drainage |
| Side-yard walkway | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | 2 inches, easy to rake smooth |
| Patio base | 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | 4 inches for load bearing |
| Dry creek edge | 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Single layer for visual texture |
Iberia gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage matters. The soil in the area is mapped as moderately well drained, which means the ground will accept some water but needs a deeper base layer under the gravel to avoid washout. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Soil around Iberia takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That runoff can push loose gravel sideways if the base is not compacted or edged. A deeper base of larger stone, topped with a finer surface, keeps the path stable during heavy rain.
About 10 inches of snowfall a year means plowing or shoveling can dig into the gravel if the top layer is too loose. A compacted surface of 3/8" or 3/4" gravel resists that damage better than a loose 1-inch layer.
You calculate the tonnage by measuring the length and width of the path and deciding on a depth. Gravel Monkey's material calculators do the math for you once you enter those numbers.
Gravel Monkey delivers walkway gravel by the ton to your address in Iberia. There is no yard to visit. You order online, choose a delivery window at checkout, and the truck brings the material in a dump truck. Loads range from 1 ton up to 40 tons or more, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
Lead time is at least 3 business days. You pick an arrival window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery, and someone must be at the site during the window. Read more on Delivery information, see customer feedback on Customer reviews, and learn about the company on About Gravel Monkey.
Pair walkway gravel with these materials for a complete project:
Late spring or early fall are good times. Iberia has about 101 freezing days a year, so ordering after the ground thaws and before it freezes again gives the gravel a chance to settle without frost heave. Avoid wet periods when the soil is soft.
The minimum load is 1 ton. Iberia gets about 68 wet days a year, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important. A dry day keeps the truck from rutting the path and makes spreading easier.
Yes, landscape fabric helps suppress weeds and keeps the gravel from mixing with the soil below. It is not required, but it makes maintenance easier over time.
Smaller sizes like 3/8" are easier to walk on and compact into a stable surface. Larger sizes like 1" to 3" are more decorative and stay loose, which is good for dry creek beds or edging but not for frequent foot traffic.
Order online and schedule your delivery window. The truck brings the gravel to your address in Iberia on the day you pick. Browse the products on the Iberia page and choose the size that fits your project.
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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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