A little ways north of that point, the two highways cross into Emanuel County and then, the Ohoopee River.

They continue to the northeast and then curve to the northwest to the town of Kite, where they meet SR 57.

They continue to the north and begin a gradual curve to the northeast to enter Jefferson County.

The road heads north and curves to the northwest to enter Warren County.

SR 171 continues to the northwest until it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 278 Bypass/SR 12 Bypass, in Warrenton.