It begins in Gweru at the roundabout where 7th Street ends.
20°18′51″S 30°03′09″E / 20.314217°S 30.05247°E / -20.314217; 30.05247 (A18_Gweru end) The road runs through the chrome mining town of Shurugwi to the asbestos famous Zvishavane mines.
From Gweru after Boterekwa Pass in Shurugwi Chachacha Road branches to the left.
19°44′54″S 30°01′15″E / 19.748297°S 30.020735°E / -19.748297; 30.020735 (A18 Chachacha Turn-off) This road runs past Chachacha Growth Point to Chivi.
20°24′06″S 30°40′51″E / 20.401743°S 30.680878°E / -20.401743; 30.680878 (A4_Chivi Turn-off) This is at Toll Plaza number 22 on the A4 Highway 45 km south-west of Masvingo ), to also catch up with vehicles from this road.