SR 794 began at an intersection with US 68 in Clark County's Green Township south of Springfield, and headed eastward.

With the exception of a couple of houses just east of US 68, the south side of SR 794 straddled the northern portion of Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport for its entire length.

East of there, the route passed by the northeastern end of the primary runway serving the airport, and ultimately arrived at its endpoint at SR 72.

In 2013, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) undertook a project to slightly relocate the road carrying SR 794 around the Springfield Air National Guard Base.

Due to restrictions put in place after the 9/11 attacks, public roads were required to be located certain minimum distances from military base buildings.