It runs from the town of Carlin north to serve Newmont Mine.

From there, the route heads northward along 10th Street, which becomes Newmont Mine Road.

The route passes by some light industrial and agricultural areas as it heads north-northwest.

SR 766 begins to parallel Maggie Creek on its journey northward.

The route travels another approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) before coming to its terminus just north of the turnoff to Newmont Mine.