Crushed Stone ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Dayton address and unloads right where you point.








If you are building a driveway base or digging a French drain, the crushed stone you choose determines how the job holds up. For a driveway base, 3/4" Crushed Stone handles load and drainage, while #57 Crushed Stone works for concrete aggregate and compacted layers. Dayton gets about 59 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters from the start.
Getting the right size and gradation saves rework. Gravel Monkey delivers by the ton straight to your address in Dayton, Tennessee, so you order what the project needs. Choosing the correct stone from the start avoids having to reorder halfway through the job.
Crushed stone comes in different sizes and gradations, and each serves a purpose. Base materials like 3/4" Crushed Stone and 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Stone handle heavy loads and drainage under concrete or asphalt. Finish and specialty materials like 3/8" Crushed Stone and #8 Stone serve as setting beds or joint fill. The table below lists every size available in Dayton.
| Product | Best used for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Stone | Paver setting bed and tight fill | Small angular particles lock together well under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Stone | The all-purpose size for base and drainage | Compacts to a firm layer under driveways and slabs. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Stone | Heavy base and erosion control | Large particles allow water flow while supporting heavy loads. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Stone | Rip rap style edging and deep fill | Used where erosion control and bulk fill are needed. |
| #57 Crushed Stone | Concrete aggregate, French drains, driveway base | A consistent gradation ideal for drainage and concrete mix. |
| #67 Stone | Concrete mix and drainage backfill | Slightly smaller than #57, good for filter layers. |
| #8 Stone | Paver joints and pipe bedding | Uniform small particles fill gaps in paver installations. |
| #10 Rock Screenings | Leveling course under pavers | Fines compact to a smooth surface for bedding. |
For some projects, a budget-friendly option works well if the finish is temporary or covered. For long-term installations, investing in a compacted base of angular stone pays off. The table below matches common projects to the right crushed stone.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway base layer | 3/4" Crushed Stone | Compact in lifts, 4 to 6 inch depth. |
| French drain | #57 Crushed Stone | Fill trench, wrap with filter fabric. |
| Paver bedding | 3/8" Crushed Stone | Screed to 1 inch depth. |
| Pipe backfill | #67 Stone | Surround pipe with 6 inches of stone. |
| Concrete slab base | 3/4" Crushed Stone | Compact to 4 inch depth. |
Dayton gets about 3 inches of snow a year. Plowing a loose crushed stone surface can push the stone aside, so you may want to top-dress after snow removal or use a bound surface. The ground freezes here about 82 days a year, which means the base layer needs enough depth to resist frost heave.
Soils mapped in the Dayton area are commonly well drained, so less base stone is needed under the surface layer compared to clay soils. The ground around Dayton is in hydrologic group A, which soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff.
This means you do not need as much drainage stone under the surface. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Crushed stone is sold by the ton. To figure out how many tons your project needs, multiply the length, width and depth of the area in feet, then divide by the cubic feet per ton for the specific product. Use our crushed stone calculator to get an exact number for your job. The thickness of the layer and the compaction factor can change the total, and our calculator accounts for that. Enter your project dimensions, and it shows the tons required for each size. We deliver from 1 ton up to 40 tons in a single load. Free delivery applies to qualifying orders.
Ordering is simple. Choose the crushed stone size and quantity on our website, then enter your ZIP code at checkout to see the delivered price. We deliver by dump truck directly to your address in Dayton. Loads range from 1 ton to 40 tons in a single truck. Free delivery applies to qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
You select a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You will receive an email confirmation when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. We only proceed with delivery after you approve that second email.
Learn more about our process on the delivery information page. Read customer reviews. Visit the about page to understand our nationwide delivery model. We partner with regional suppliers to bring you quality crushed stone directly to your site.
The best time is spring through early fall, before the ground freezes. Dayton has about 82 days a year with temperatures below freezing, so working after the frost thaws in spring gives you a long window for compaction. Fall work is also possible if you finish before the ground freezes.
The smallest load is 1 ton. Dayton has about 88 wet days a year, so ordering a smaller load helps you schedule delivery on a firm, dry surface. You can order 1 ton or more up to 40 tons in a single truck.
At checkout you choose a delivery window: morning 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You receive an email confirmation, and then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only happens after you approve that second email.
The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet to reach the drop point. If access is restricted, the crew will unload as close to the requested spot as they safely can. You or someone you nominate must be present during the delivery window.
Whether you are laying a driveway base, installing a French drain, or finishing a paver patio, Gravel Monkey delivers the right crushed stone to your address in Dayton. Use our online ordering system to choose your size, schedule delivery, and get the job done. You get a photo of the load before it leaves, and delivery only proceeds with your approval. This process ensures you receive exactly what you ordered.
Visit the Dayton city page for more details on the materials we provide.
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