It heads east to an intersection with U.S. Route 23 (US 23) and SR 87 on the eastern edge of the city.

In the county, the road has a brief concurrency with SR 257 in Chester.

In Laurens County, it meets SR 117 (Main Street) in Cadwell.

The road continues to the southeast, until it meets its southeastern terminus, an intersection with SR 19 north of Lumber City.

[1] SR 126 is not part of the National Highway System.