A new gravel driveway in Indiana typically costs between $1,800 and $8,000 or more, which works out to roughly $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot installed. Gravel driveway repair and resurfacing usually costs $600 to $3,000. The biggest cost drivers are driveway length and width, how much base correction the existing ground needs, the stone used, and any culvert or drainage work at the road entrance.
Gravel Driveway Cost by Project Type
| Project | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New driveway install (short, 50–100 ft) | $1,800 – $4,000 | Subgrade + base + #53 surface |
| New driveway install (long, rural 200–400 ft) | $4,500 – $8,000+ | More base correction & material |
| Resurfacing (fresh stone + grade) | $800 – $2,500 | Re-crown and top existing drive |
| Pothole / rut repair | $600 – $1,800 | Spot fixes and grading |
| Driveway widening | $900 – $3,500 | Per added width and length |
| Culvert at entrance (add-on) | $700 – $2,500 | Pipe, end sections, backfill |
Which Stone Goes Into a Gravel Driveway
Most Indiana gravel driveways use a #2 limestone base for strength topped with #53 crushed stone, which compacts into a firm, well-draining surface. We supply and place the stone as part of the driveway job — it is built into the installed price above, not sold or delivered separately.
| Material | Where It Goes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| #53 crushed limestone | Driveway surface | Compacts tight, sheds water, most common |
| #2 / #4 base stone | Structural base layer | Load-bearing under the surface course |
| #8 limestone | Top dressing | Smaller, cleaner decorative finish |
| Crush-and-run (CR) | Base or surface | Binds and compacts well |
| Recycled concrete | Budget base layer | Lower-cost structural fill |
How to Estimate Gravel Driveway Cost
A useful rule of thumb: one ton of #53 stone at a 3-inch depth covers roughly 80–100 square feet. A 12-ft-wide driveway therefore uses about 1 ton every 8–10 feet of length for a fresh topping, and more for a full base build-up.
- •Measure length × width to get square footage.
- •For a fresh topping, plan ~1 ton per 80–100 sq ft at 3 inches.
- •For a new build, add a separate base layer (often 4–6 inches).
- •Add grading, compaction, and any culvert/drainage work; stone is included in the job price.
Real Indiana Gravel Driveway Cost Examples
- •Example 1 — 80 ft x 12 ft fresh topping with grading, Avon: about $1,400.
- •Example 2 — New 250 ft rural driveway with base + #53 surface, Hendricks County: about $6,300.
- •Example 3 — Pothole and rut repair plus re-crown on a 150 ft drive, Plainfield: about $1,200.