A method and an apparatus can provide map information to a user or a driver. In the method, a range that is, based upon a current specific location on the map, currently representable on the screen, is determined. A road included in the range that is currently representable on the screen can be shown with a road name. In response to each change of at least one of the specific location or the range, the range is determined and the road with the corresponding road name can be provided.