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







The delivered price of gravel and rock in Sioux Falls comes down to the material and how far the truck travels. That number changes with the product you choose and your ZIP code at checkout.
Sioux Falls gets about 29 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout are real concerns for any unbound surface. Picking the right material from the start saves rework later.
Each product listed below suits a different job. None of them works for every application, so matching the material to the use is what keeps the surface stable.
| Product | Best uses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, so it shifts under foot traffic. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Size varies; order a sample if you need a uniform look. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Heavy enough to stay put on moderate slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular rock that lets water pass freely. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Needs a solid base and proper edge restraint. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | The standard first layer for driveways and patios. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Designed for heavy loads; not a top dressing. |
The table below pairs common project types with the gravel or rock that holds up best in this climate. Depth recommendations assume the ground under it is firm.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 4 to 6 inches; use 2-4" rock for steeper sections. |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches over landscape fabric to stop weeds. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches compacted; base of crusher run below. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench fully; wrap in filter fabric to keep silt out. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches; matting underneath helps. |
About 162 days a year drop below freezing in Sioux Falls. That freeze-thaw cycle lifts an unstable base and pushes the surface out of shape, which is why a compacted subgrade matters more than the top layer itself.
Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. The ground around Sioux Falls takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface, so a deeper drainage layer earns its place under any surface that needs to stay flat. Snowfall runs about 40 inches a year, and plowing a loose gravel surface can scrape it thin if the base is not deep enough.
Freezing 162 days also shortens the work window. Order early enough in the season so the material can be compacted before the ground freezes hard.
Gravel and rock are sold by the ton, not the cubic yard. To figure out how many tons your project needs, use Gravel Monkey's material calculators. Enter the area and the depth, and the calculator returns the tonnage for the product you picked.
You order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings between 1 and 40+ tons to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order.
Choose your delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. You must be available or have someone you nominate at the site during that window. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You get an email confirmation first, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.
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Your job may need more than just the top layer. These materials are often ordered alongside gravel and rock:
Yes. Sioux Falls gets about 29 inches of precipitation a year, enough that water moving through a gravel surface can wash out the fines and cause settling. A drainage layer of clean rock, like Drain Rock or crushed stone, is a good idea under patios and driveways.
Yes. With about 162 days below freezing, the ground heaves and thaws repeatedly. An unstable base under gravel will rut and shift. A compacted base of Crusher Run or Road Base at least 6 inches deep resists that movement.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers to contractors, landscapers, and commercial sites the same way it delivers to homeowners. Orders are placed online, and the truck brings the material to the address.
Gravel and rock are sold by the ton. The cubic yard equivalent varies by product density, so use the material calculators on the site to convert your project dimensions into tons. The price per ton is shown at checkout.
Delivery happens on the date and window you pick at checkout. The truck arrives, the crew unloads near the spot you designate, and you spread the material on your own schedule. Start with the calculator to find the right tonnage, then place your order.
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