There are
981 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Kirkwood, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 25 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Kirkwood, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Kirkwood, MO) is 878.86 mi.
981 mi = 1,579.02 kms