The world’s shortest river is a mere 120 feet (37 meters) long. It is Oregon’s D River which connects Devil’s Lake directly to the Pacific Ocean near Lincoln City, Oregon.

Shortest River

The world’s shortest river, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the Roe River. It is only 200 feet (61 meters) long and flows between Giant Springs and the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana. There has been debate, though, about which river is really the shortest. The D River in Oregon has been measured as being only 120 ft (37 m) long. It connects Devil’s Lake directly to the Pacific Ocean near Lincoln City. Because the D River flows into the ocean though, it’s length changes according to the tide so has been measured at several different lengths.

The Roe River in the U.S. state of Montana also has a claim as the shortest river in the world. While in reality the length of both rivers can vary substantially, to date the Roe River remains the official record holder in the Guinness Book of World Records.