| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | EVO Transportation & Energy Services, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000728447 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 11, 2022 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-54218 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 37-1615850 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2075 West Pinnacle Peak Rd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 130 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Phoenix |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85027 |
| City Area Code | 877 |
| Local Phone Number | 973-9191 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
