There are
1,002 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Festus, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 48 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Festus, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Festus, MO) is 885.24 mi.
1,002 mi = 1,613.32 kms