| Document And Entity Information | Mar. 27, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 27, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001637715 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-40315 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-2309515 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 18575 Jamboree Road, Suite 275-S |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irvine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92612 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 283-0280 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | RPHM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
