 SR 565 is a hilly, curvey route that trends in an easterly fashion through a predominantly wooded terrain, with open fields appearing on occasional, along with a few homes.It intersects a number of township roads along its path through Elk Township, prior to crossing into Noble County's Bethel Township.Upon crossing the county line, SR 565 meets Big Injun Road (Township Road 291, TR 291), then turns toward the south.