Gravel prices in South Dakota

Gravel in South Dakota typically costs $9–$44 per ton in 2026 — 11.9% below the U.S. range of $10–$50. South Dakota ranks 49 of 51 from most to least expensive.

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Cubic yards

1.94 yd³

  • Tons2.72 short tons
  • Cubic feet52.5 ft³
  • Cubic meters1.49 m³
  • Area covered200 ft²
  • Estimated material cost$24–$120

Estimates only. Round up when you order, and confirm structural details with your local building code.

Typical gravel costs in South Dakota

ItemSD typical range
Gravel, per ton (material)$9–$44
Gravel, per cubic yard (material)$13–$66
Delivery, per ton$9–$22
Path 30 × 3 ft, 3 in deep (≈1.2 t)$11–$53
Patio base 12 × 12 ft, 4 in (≈2.5 t)$22–$110
Driveway 50 × 12 ft, 4 in top-up (≈10.4 t)$92–$458
Pea gravel, per ton$25–$40
Crusher run, per ton$21–$30
River rock, per ton$29–$43
Crushed limestone, per ton$26–$33
Road base, per ton$16–$26

South Dakota vs. neighboring states

StateTypical per tonvs. U.S.
South Dakota$9–$44−11.9%
North Dakota$9–$44−11.4%
Iowa$9–$44−11.2%
Montana$9–$45−9.8%
Nebraska$9–$45−9.6%
Wyoming$9–$45−9.2%
Minnesota$10–$49−1.6%

What affects the price

Gravel is cheap to produce and expensive to move, so the distance from the quarry often matters more than the stone itself. Decorative stone and washed, screened products cost more than crusher run and road base.

The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by South Dakota's overall price level (88.1 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.

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