| Cover | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000732834 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OK |
| Entity File Number | 001-32886 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 73-0767549 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 20 N. Broadway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Oklahoma City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OK |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 73102 |
| City Area Code | (405) |
| Local Phone Number | 234-9000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CLR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
