There are
1,063 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 53 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Ottumwa, IA) is 953.81 mi.
1,063 mi = 1,710.42 kms