| Cover | Jan. 15, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 15, 2025 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35073 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Gevo, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001392380 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0747704 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 345 Inverness Drive South |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building C |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 310 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80112 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 858-8358 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | GEVO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
