There are
976 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Carbondale, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 27 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Carbondale, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Carbondale, IL) is 834.85 mi.
976 mi = 1,570.55 kms