Both of its termini are at US 36, with its western endpoint approximately 4.50 miles (7.24 km) southeast of Danville, and its eastern end on the eastern village limits of Nellie.

Near its eastern terminus, SR 715 crosses over the top of the Mohawk Dam.

There is no portion of SR 715 that is included within the National Highway System.

During this time, US 36 was routed along the current path of SR 715.

Since then, SR 715 has not experienced any changes of major significance to its routing.