There are
972 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Appleton, WI
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 11 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Appleton, Wisconsin.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Appleton, WI) is 764.89 mi.
972 mi = 1,564.58 kms