What #53 Limestone Driveway Stone Is
#53 limestone is the INDOT-spec name for crushed limestone aggregate that runs from about 1 inch down to dust. The blend of large angular pieces and stone dust (fines) is what makes it the right product for driveways: when laid and compacted, the dust fills the voids between the stones and locks the surface together. The result is a hard, water-shedding driving surface that stays put under car, truck, and equipment traffic.
It's the same material some contractors call "crush n run" or "crusher run" — see our crush n run delivery page for that side of the conversation. Across Central Indiana, #53 is what almost every gravel driveway is built on.
Why #53 Is the Right Driveway Stone for Indiana
- Compacts tight — fines lock the larger pieces together so it doesn't shift under tires.
- Sheds water when properly crowned — critical on Indiana clay subsoil where standing water destroys gravel drives.
- Handles freeze-thaw cycles — durable through Indiana winters and spring thaw without breaking down quickly.
- Affordable compared to concrete or asphalt — and easy to repair in sections instead of replacing.
- Workable with a skid steer, box blade, or even hand tools for spot repairs.
- Locally sourced from Indiana quarries — short haul to your address keeps cost and delivery time down.
Driveway Build Specs
A typical residential gravel driveway in Hendricks County is built like this:
- Subgrade: compact existing soil, remove organics and soft spots, install fabric in problem areas.
- Base layer: 4–6 inches of #53 limestone driveway stone, compacted in lifts.
- Crown: 2–3% slope from center to edges so water runs off instead of pooling.
- Optional top-dress: 1–2 inches of #8 limestone for a cleaner finish and less dust.
- Edge containment: shouldering with stone or grade-matched soil to keep the lane from migrating outward.
For a complete build done in one trip — material, grading, crowning — see our gravel driveway installation service. For repair on an existing drive, see gravel driveway repair.
Coverage and Tonnage Estimates
One ton of #53 limestone covers approximately:
- ~80–100 sq ft at 2 inches deep (top-up layer)
- ~40–50 sq ft at 4 inches deep (residential base)
- ~25–35 sq ft at 6 inches deep (heavy use base)
A 100 ft x 12 ft residential drive at 4 inches takes about 18–22 tons. A 200 ft rural lane at 6 inches takes 60–80 tons. Call with your dimensions and we'll calculate exact tonnage and quote a delivered price.
Delivery and Service Area
We dispatch #53 driveway stone daily from our Danville yard across Hendricks County and surrounding Central Indiana — Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, Clayton, Lizton, Coatesville, North Salem, Mooresville, Monrovia, and Martinsville. Most local orders are next-day; same-day is common for early calls. For full material specs and other aggregates we deliver, see our gravel and limestone delivery page or browse the complete stone delivery hub.
For repeat loads, jobsite material runs, or contractor support, see our dump truck hauling services.
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Service Service Area
Serving Central Indiana including Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, Pittsboro, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, and surrounding communities.
Mann Hauling & Excavation provides services throughout Central Indiana and does not currently serve projects outside Indiana.
We serve Hendricks County, Morgan County, Boone County, Putnam County, and surrounding Central Indiana communities. Hendricks County · Morgan County