It runs in northwest–southeast in east central Wisconsin from near Maribel to Two Rivers.

Highway 147's southern terminus ends at the corner of Washington and 22nd streets in Two Rivers.

Mishicot Road twists around for about 1.19 mi (1.91 km) until Highway 147 heads out of Two Rivers.

The highway curves around for 3.15 miles (5.07 km) before visiting the Village of Mishicot.

About half of a mile outside of Mishicot, the road becomes mostly rural until the northern terminus where I-43 goes north and south and County Road Z continues westward to Maribel and Wayside.