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







The delivered cost of gravel and rock depends on two things: how many tons you need and how far the truck has to travel. In Sturgis, about 166 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which narrows the window for delivery onto firm ground. Planning your order around that schedule helps you avoid delays.
Gravel Monkey sells by the ton, delivers by dump truck, and prices the delivery by ZIP code at checkout. First orders get $50 off with the code FIRSTTIMER50.
Each product has a specific use. The table below shows what each one works for and what it is not suited for.
| Product | Best for | Not suited for |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas and patios, rounded and smooth underfoot | Slopes without retaining edges |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Walking surfaces (too loose) |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Areas where you want to walk barefoot |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Decorative use ( angular and uniform) |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | High-traffic driveways (needs regular top-dressing) |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Finished surface (dusty and uneven) |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Thin cosmetic layers |
Five common projects in Sturgis and the gravel or rock that fits best.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches deep, with landscape fabric underneath |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches after compaction |
| Landscape beds | River Rock or 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | 2 to 3 inches, depending on weed control |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches, key into the soil |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Wrapped in fabric, 1 to 1.5 feet deep trench |
Sturgis gets about 25 inches of precipitation a year. Even if that sounds low, the ground around here is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under any surfacing material. About 53 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling your delivery onto firm ground keeps the truck from rutting your yard.
Snowfall averages about 56 inches a year. Plowing that snow can damage a loose surface like pea gravel or river rock. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. Frost reaches deep and stays long, so the base needs to carry the load through the spring thaw. Meade County permitted about 111 single-family homes in 2024, and each of those sites will face the same freeze-thaw cycle.
Build a strong base with Crusher Run or Road Base, and the top layer will last longer with less maintenance.
Area times depth gives you cubic feet, and cubic feet divided by 27 gives you cubic yards. One ton of most gravel and rock covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, but that number shifts with material density. Use our material calculators to enter your project dimensions and get a tonnage estimate. No guessing needed.
Ordering is straightforward. Choose your product and quantity online, enter your Sturgis ZIP code for the delivery price, and pick a delivery date at least 3 business days out. You select a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. If the delivery cannot be completed, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded. Cancellations more than 24 hours after ordering carry a 25 percent processing fee; orders cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled delivery are not refundable. Once you approve that second email, the order cannot be cancelled. Inspect the delivery within 48 hours and photograph anything wrong. Gravel Monkey will correct a wrong material, wrong location, or quality outside industry norms. It does not cover site access problems, weather after delivery, or natural variation in color and shape. The hauler takes care, but you are responsible for confirming the property can take a heavy truck.
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Completing a job often means ordering more than one material. These products work under or beside gravel and rock.
Yes. With about 166 days a year below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, frozen ground and snow can delay unloading. The truck needs firm, accessible ground. Plowing that snow can also damage a loose top layer. Schedule delivery during the warmer months or after the ground has settled.
Sturgis gets about 25 inches of precipitation a year. The ground around here takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer under your gravel or rock reduces the chance of washout on slopes and near foundations.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If nobody is there, the delivery cannot be completed, and a missed delivery fee may apply. The order is not refunded.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order from Gravel Monkey. The code applies at checkout. No other discounts or offers are advertised on this page.
Ordering gravel and rock delivered to your Sturgis address starts with a tonnage estimate. Use our material calculators, then place your order online. The truck brings the load to your driveway or job site on the day you choose, subject to the delivery window and site conditions. Start by entering your ZIP code for a delivery price.
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See the delivered price for your address and order gravel & rock by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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