SR 182 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 395 in the small town of Bridgeport.

Upon leaving the reservoir, the route enters the Toiyabe National Forest and while paralleling the East Walker River.

After several miles, the road finds its end at the Nevada state line.

[4] Except where prefixed with a letter, postmiles were measured on the road as it was in 1964, based on the alignment that existed at the time, and do not necessarily reflect current mileage.

[1] Segments that remain unconstructed or have been relinquished to local control may be omitted.