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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