| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 05, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000732834 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 5, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation State 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CLR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
