SR 793 began at the Southeastern Ohio Training Center south of Lancaster.

From there, the route heads northeast via Broad Street.

The highway passed through woodland, before turning towards the north.

SR 793 terminated at an interchange with US 33, now Memorial Drive.

[2][7] When SR 793 was first introduced into the state route system in 1959, it served as a connector between Southeastern Ohio Training Center near Lancaster and US 33 in Lancaster.