Getting lost isn't fun. Here's how to download offline maps in Windows 10, for those times when you need navigation and there's no connection to be found.

How to download offline maps before your trip Google lets you preemptively download maps for any area from around the world, so no need to stick to places that are nearby.

In Windows 10, you can download a regional map, view it offline, and not have to worry about unreliable internet connections in out-of-range locations.

Don't let an unpredictable Internet connection keep you from where you're going—Windows 10 lets you download maps to use offline.

While Google is bringing full offline access to Google Maps later this year, you can already do it now on the Maps application for Windows 10 mobile and Windows Phone 8.1.