From US 6, it heads north into the Green Rock neighborhood of Colona, crossing the Hennepin Canal on the south side of town.

Near the TPC at Deere Run golf course, the route turns to the north towards Carbon Cliff.

[5] The route follows the bend in the river north through Rapids City and Port Byron.

Between the nuclear plant and Albany lies a small industrial area bordered by the Mississippi River.

Across the road lies irrigated crop land of Rock Island and Whiteside Counties.