From Rushville SR 44 heads east-northeast towards Connersville. In Connersville SR 44 has an intersection with the northern terminus of State Road 121 and a short concurrency with State Road 1. SR 44 heads east from Connersville towards Liberty.
Route 44 begins in Rushville and heads east-northeast towards Connersville. Upon reaching Connersville, it intersects with the northern end of State Road 121 and briefly shares a stretch with State Road 1. From there, Route 44 continues eastward toward Liberty.