The two routes head west and then turns towards the northwest.

The two routes head north out of Cairo, and then turn northeast.

Route 28 then heads north along the eastern edge of the airport.

The route now heads west in the direction of Zurich.

The two routes head southeastward along the western edge of the city.

Following this, the two routes head into industrial areas.

The route itself heads to the northwest still, passing several residential homes in the area.

The three routes head south along a bypass of Charles City.

The three routes head to the north towards downtown Dubuque.

The route headed through the village, intersecting with the local roads.