KY 47 continues north through areas of homes before it leaves Sanders and heads into woodland.

The route crosses into Gallatin County, where it intersects the western terminus of KY 465 before passing under I-71 without an interchange.

The road heads west through fields and woods before intersecting the northern terminus of KY 2984 and curves to the northwest, becoming Main Cross Street.

The route winds west through more rural areas before heading to the north into forests and intersecting the eastern terminus of KY 1112.

KY 47 passes through more farm fields and woodland before crossing a CSX railroad line and heading into Ghent.