Gravel Driveway Calculator & Material Planner
Separate compacted base and surface layers with density-based ordering.
Project estimate
Gravel Driveway Planner
$3,125–$3,594
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Base order volume
- 23.47 yd³
- Surface order volume
- 7.82 yd³
- Working time allowance
- 0.88 days
14 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Aggregate
- $2,063
- Fabric
- $422
- Edging
- $640
Shopping list
0 / 4 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Aggregate
Base aggregate
31.7 ton
$1,427$45 per ton
Surface stone
10.6 ton
$636$60 per ton
Fabric
Separation fabric
1,056 ft²
$422$0 per ft²
Edging
Edge restraint
160 ft
$640$4 per ft
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Compaction factor is applied to the in-place volumes before converting to loose weight. Replace density and factor with supplier values.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, square and level
- Layout string and stakes
- Mixing and material-handling equipment
- Suitable trowels / finishing tools
- Compaction or cutting equipment as required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the gravel driveway planner
Start with length, width, compacted base depth, depth / thickness. The result includes base order volume, surface order volume. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm geometry, finished levels, drainage and any structural design requirements.
2. Adjust the estimate
Use the specified thicknesses, block modules, reinforcement and product yields.
3. Prepare your order
Coordinate forms, base preparation, delivery quantities and access before ordering.
4. Plan the work
Follow the specified placement, finishing and curing sequence, including inspections where required.
Frequently asked questions
What does the gravel driveway planner estimate?+
Separate compacted base and surface layers with density-based ordering. The shopping list includes base aggregate, surface stone, separation fabric, edge restraint.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Compaction factor is applied to the in-place volumes before converting to loose weight. Replace density and factor with supplier values.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.