| Cover | Jan. 31, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 31, 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Crescent Energy Company |
| Entity Incorporation, State or 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 | 332-7001 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CRGY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001866175 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
