The name “White River” is used for several different rivers, so the exact location depends on which one is meant. The two most commonly referenced in recent discussions are in Indiana and in Arkansas–Missouri.

Major White Rivers

  • White River, Indiana – A two‑forked river running through central and southern Indiana, including cities like Indianapolis, Muncie, Anderson, Noblesville and Petersburg, before joining the Wabash River near the Indiana–Illinois border.
  • White River, Arkansas–Missouri – A 700+ mile river that starts in the Boston Mountains of northwestern Arkansas, loops up through southern Missouri, then flows back into Arkansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River.

Other Notable White Rivers

  • White River, California – A smaller river in Tulare County, flowing west from the Sierra Nevada foothills into the southern San Joaquin Valley, where its flow is largely diverted for irrigation before dissipating north of Delano.

If You Meant a Specific One

If you are asking about a particular “White River” (for example, the one people mention in Indianapolis news, TikTok, or local forums), it is usually the White River in Indiana , which is the river running through Indianapolis and several other central Indiana communities.

If you can share the country, state, or nearby city you have in mind, a more precise location can be given.