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






Driveway gravel in Shelbyville comes in several sizes that affect drainage and traffic handling. Shelbyville gets about 58 inches of precipitation a year, so washout planning matters.
The right size also influences walking comfort and how well the surface holds heavy vehicles. Choosing the correct product for your project avoids re-grading and re-ordering later.
The most-ordered product is standard Driveway Gravel, a general top layer. Depending on your conditions, another size may work better. Here are the options.
| Product | What It's For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway Gravel | General driveway top layer | Works as a single surface on firm subgrade. |
| 3/8" Driveway Gravel | Smooth top dressing, comfortable underfoot | Ideal for walks and light-traffic areas. |
| 3/4" Driveway Gravel | Standard driveway size, locks together well | Best balance of drainage and stability for most drives. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | Heavier traffic and soft ground | Holds up to trucks on clay or soft soils. |
| 1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | Deep base layer under a finer top | Used as a thick first lift before capping. |
| 2"-3" Driveway Gravel | Rural lanes, mud control, first lift | Coarsest size for wet sites and long drives. |
Here are five common driveway projects and our recommended gravel size.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resurfacing an existing driveway | 3/4" Driveway Gravel | 2 to 3 inches |
| New driveway base | 1"-1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | 4 to 6 inches |
| Muddy rural lane | 2"-3" Driveway Gravel | 6 to 8 inches |
| Culvert and shoulder repair | 1 1/2" Driveway Gravel | 3 to 4 inches |
| Parking pad | 3/8" Driveway Gravel | 2 to 3 inches |
The ground around Shelbyville is in hydrologic group C, meaning water soaks in slowly and much of it runs off the surface. That points to a deeper drainage layer. About 58 inches of rain a year and 87 wet days mean washout is a real risk on shallow gravel, and your delivery should go onto firm ground.
About 79 days a year drop below 32F, so freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Snowfall averages only 1 inch a year, but plowing can damage a loose surface if the gravel is not well compacted.
To estimate tonnage, measure your driveway's length, width and planned depth. Use our driveway gravel calculator to get an exact number. You order by the ton, and we deliver loads from 1 to over 40 tons.
Order online by choosing your product and quantity, entering your address, and selecting a delivery date. The date must be at least 3 business days after the order. You pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required.
You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the window and a photo of the load. Delivery proceeds only after you approve. You or someone you designate must be on-site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet.
Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, with free delivery on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. See about Gravel Monkey, read customer reviews, or check delivery information.
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Yes. About 79 days a year drop below 32F, so the ground freezes moderately. Install before the ground freezes or after it thaws to get proper compaction.
About 87 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery onto firm, dry ground and check the forecast for a few dry days ahead.
Yes. Contractors can place orders for a customer by entering the delivery address and providing a valid phone number. The customer still needs to approve the delivery when the second confirmation arrives.
Yes. Gravel Monkey accepts orders from both residential and commercial customers. Businesses can order driveway gravel for construction sites and parking lots.
Use the driveway gravel calculator to find your tonnage, then order online. We deliver to Shelbyville and all of Bedford County. Visit our Shelbyville page for more information.
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See the delivered price for your address and order driveway gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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