State Route 248 extends from its western terminus at State Route 7 in the unincorporated community of Chester to its eastern terminus at a Y-intersection with State Route 124 in Long Bottom.

All of State Route 248 lies within the eastern portion of Meigs County.

State Route 248 is not included as a part of the National Highway System, a system of highways deemed most vital for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.

[2][3] In 1934, State Route 124 was extended north from Portland.

In the process, took over what was the portion of State Route 248 from their current junction northeast to Reedsville, and then points north.