[1] SD 247 begins at the corner of Mitchell Street and Merrill Avenue in Roscoe.

Nine miles north of the cemetery, at the Edmunds–McPherson county line, SD 247 curves northwest.

After heading in this direction for about half of a mile, the highway curves north again.

Two miles north of this curve, SD 247 passes by another cemetery.

Continuing north or turning east at this intersection directs one onto SD 45, while turning either east or west directs one onto SD 10.