The road heads into more wooded areas with some development, curving northeast before turning back to the east and passing through the community of Galmey.

The road curves northeast before a turn to the east, passing to the north of Pomme de Terre Lake.

The route heads northeast and crosses the Pomme de Terre Dam, which forms the lake.

Here, Route 254 turns to the north before curving northwest and passing through a mix of fields and woods with some development.

The road heads north through more rural areas before entering Hermitage, where it becomes Jackson Street and passes homes and businesses.