The route passes through rural areas of homes, crossing into Slippery Rock Township.

The road continues past areas of farms and woods with some rural residences, becoming the border between Shenango Township to the west and Slippery Rock Township to the east.

PA 388 bends slightly to the east to fully enter Slippery Rock Township, crossing into Shenango Township again as it comes to an intersection with US 422.

The road passes through more areas of farmland and woodland with a few homes, bending west into Shenango Township prior to entering Hickory Township.

The route continues through more rural areas before coming to its northern terminus at PA 168.