The highway connects rural areas of Estill and Powell counties with Clay City.

It passes Lorrison Cemetery before curving to the east-northeast and crosses Twin Creek.

The highway heads to the northeast and crosses over Plum Branch, which marks the Powell County line.

Upon entering Clay City, it intersects the eastern terminus of KY 1028 (Snow Creek Road).

It curves to the northeast and meets its northern terminus, an interchange with Mountain Parkway and KY 15 (Main Street/Winchester Road).