On Sep 29, 12:52 pm, Miki Tebeka <miki.teb... at gmail.com> wrote: > Probably the google maps routes will be faster (maybe using embedded webkit window). However it requires internet connection. >> See alsohttp://www.scipy.org/Cookbook/Matplotlib/Maps Thanks. But I just needed a small radius, not the whole globe, and I need towns/cities indicated. I think Google Maps is the way to go.