| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 30, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Crescent Energy Co |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001866175 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 30, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41132 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-1133610 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 600 Travis Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 7200 |
| 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 | 337-4600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CRGY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
