Direct answer
Use crusher run when the base must compact. Use clean stone when water must pass through.
Crusher run contains fines that bind under compaction. #57, #34 and #89 are cleaner, more open-graded stones. Riprap is much larger and fits erosion-control work rather than a finished walking surface.
Driveway and parking material
Crusher run
Best suited to compactable base layers, construction access and areas where the material should lock together.
$50–$70 per tonClean stone
Useful when drainage matters or when a cleaner stone appearance is preferred. It does not compact like crusher run.
#57 / #34: $65–$85 per tonDrainage and erosion
#57 stone is commonly used around drainage systems and in open-draining areas. Type 3 riprap is used where larger stone is needed to resist moving water and stabilize slopes or channels. Material choice should follow the drainage or erosion-control design.
Stone size quick guide
| Material | Typical role | Planning price |
|---|---|---|
| #57 stone | Drainage, driveways, bedding | $65–$85/ton |
| #34 stone | Construction entrances, drainage, driveways | $65–$85/ton |
| #89 stone | Smaller clean stone, smoother finish layer | $80–$100/ton |
| Type 3 riprap | Erosion control and channels | $65–$85/ton |
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