it traverses Macon and Jackson counties.

SR 262 begins in Macon County as a secondary highway at an intersection with SR 52 just east of Lafayette.

It runs concurrently with SR 56 from Gidds Crossroads to near Goose Horn.

SR 262 continues southeastward, and then runs concurrently with SR 85 for a short distance from Highland to Rough Point.

SR 262 then becomes a primary highway and goes southeast to cross the Cumberland River and end on the west side of Gainesboro at a junction with SR 53.