Longest river in the United States
The current longest river in the united states record is 2,341 miles, held by Missouri River. Last checked October 8, 2026.
2,341
miles
Missouri River
- Holder
- Missouri River
- Record
- 2,341 miles
- Metric
- 3,767 km
- Exact figure
- 3,767 km (2,341 mi)
- Location
- United States
- Recognized by
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Last checked
- October 8, 2026
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