The route is a two-lane undivided road its entire length and passes through rural areas.

MS 311 was designated onto its current alignment in 1957, and was fully paved from a gravel road by the 1960s.

[2][3] The route passes through wooded areas with some homes and businesses as it comes to an intersection with the Holly Springs Bypass and makes a left turn to continue to the northwest and leaves the city.

[2][3] Upon leaving Holly Springs, the road continues through forested areas with some farm fields and residences.

MS 311 passes a few homes and businesses within Mount Pleasant before reaching its northern terminus at the US 72 intersection.