What would cause a car to stall after driving any distance then if I let the car sit for about 10 min it starts back up and I then can go another 20 miles .?

What would cause a car to stall after driving any distance then if I let the car sit for about 10 min it starts back up and I then can go another 20 miles .?
On an older car a faulty choke would cause this, or a faulty float and needle valve in the carbureator; in a newer car any number of malfunctioning sensors can cause this.