The two routes begin at the same place and run together north for about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) before SR 205 breaks off and heads northwest.

SR 514 heads northeast through rolling terrain of northeastern Knox County.

The route enters the small community of Greer and crosses the Mohican River.

The four-way stop-controlled intersection lies on the border of Holmes and Wayne Counties.

[2] The entire route passes through farmlands and occasional single-family homes except within towns where SR 514 is in a mix of residential and small commercial districts.