State Route 539 has its southern terminus at State Route 302 in Chester Township approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the city limits of Wooster.

The entirety of State Route 539 is situated within the northwestern portion of Wayne County.

There is no segment of this route that is included within the National Highway System, a network of highways deemed to be most important for the country's economy, mobility.

No changes of major significance have taken place to State Route 539 since its inception.

[2][3] The entire route is in Wayne County.