| Cover | Mar. 21, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 21, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41286 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VIVAKOR, INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001450704 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2178141 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5220 Spring Valley Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 415 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75242 |
| City Area Code | (949) |
| Local Phone Number | 281-2606 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | VIVK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
