| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 02, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001389170 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 2, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | TARGA RESOURCES CORP. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34991 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3701075 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 811 Louisiana |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | (713) |
| Local Phone Number | 584-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | TRGP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
