It has become a popular commuting route from points south, especially with recent housing development south of Man o' War Boulevard that stretches to Kentucky Route 1980.

It becomes a rural two-lane road with very light traffic to its southern terminus with KY 169, which leads to the Valley View Ferry.

Immediately after beginning, the route intersects the southern terminus of KY 1975.

Farther north, the route widens into a five-lane road with a center left-turn lane and heads through suburban areas of homes.

The road passes near more residential areas with some businesses, intersecting Man o' War Boulevard.