| Document and Entity Information Document | May 21, 2020 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES CO |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-13245 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2702753 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 777 Hidden Ridge |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irving |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75038 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 444-9001 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PXD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001038357 |
