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Last Updated: 5th Jul 2024

How fast does the Mississippi River flow?

About 1.2 miles an hour



People often ask: What is the average depth for the Mississippi River?

Between Saint Paul and Saint Louis, the average Mississippi River depth is 9 to 12 feet (2.7a3.7m) deep. The deepest part of Lake Pepin is 20a32ft (6a10m) deep. maximum depth is 60 feet (18m).

The Mississippi River's origin and destination is the same. The Mississippi River system includes the tributaries to the Missouri and Jefferson rivers. It is home to many species of wildlife. The river's origin is in Minnesota, and it ends in the Gulf of Mexico.

So, how does Mississippi River flow?

The entire flow of the river is within the US borders. Its drainage basin extends into Canada. The Mississippi River flows south from its source in Minnesota to form the Mississippi River Delta at the mouth. It then drains into the Gulf of Mexico.

Is the Mississippi River flowing north to south?

The Mississippi River flows north to south. It flows from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.