Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair value measurement information for financial instruments measured on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair value measurement information for financial instruments measured on a nonrecurring basis Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Rattler Midstream LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] Rattler Midstream LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] Rattler Midstream LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at December 31, 2018 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Unvested at June 30, 2019 Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at December 31, 2018 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at June 30, 2019 Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition (in years) Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Viper Credit Facility [Member] Partnership Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility entered into by Viper Energy Partners, LP, a subsidiary of the reporting entity. Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Federal Funds Rate [Member] Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member] LIBOR [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Current borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Number of interim redeterminations that may be requested Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Number of Redeterminations Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Number of Redeterminations Period of redeterminations (in months) Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Period of Redetermination Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Period of Redetermination Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Basis spread on variable rate (percentage) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Quarterly commitment fee percentage based on unused portion of borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Equity Plan [Member] Equity Plan [Member] The Company's Equity Incentive Plan Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Three-Year [Member] Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member] Five-Year [Member] Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Risk-free rate (percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Company volatility (percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Domain] Sale of Stock [Domain] Follow-on Public Offering [Member] Follow-on Public Offering [Member] Follow-on Public Offering Over-Allotment Option [Member] Over-Allotment Option [Member] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] General Partner [Member] General Partner [Member] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Partnership Agreement [Member] Partnership Agreement [Member] Partnership Agreement [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Parent Company [Member] Parent Company [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction Decrease in non-controlling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease) Units of Partnership Interest, Amount Units of Partnership Interest, Amount Class B Units Outstanding Class B Units Outstanding Number of Class B units of ownership outstanding of a limited liability company (LLC). Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest General Partners' Contributed Capital General Partners' Contributed Capital Limited Partners' Contributed Capital Limited Partners' Contributed Capital Limited partners capital account, percentage of distribution Limited partners capital account, percentage of distribution The percentage of limited partners' capital account distributed. Number of Class B Units Converted Number of Class B Units Converted Number of Class B Units Converted Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount Revenue from Related Parties Revenue from Related Parties Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Current assets: derivative instruments Derivative Asset, Current Noncurrent assets: derivative instruments Derivative Asset, Noncurrent Total assets Derivative Asset Current liabilities: derivative instruments Derivative Liability, Current Noncurrent liabilities: derivative instruments Derivative Liability, Noncurrent Total liabilities Derivative Liability Real Estate [Abstract] Real Estate Disclosure Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block] Leases [Abstract] Lease, Cost Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at beginning of period, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net proceeds from issuance of common units - Viper Energy Partners LP Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Impact of adoption of ASU 2016-01, net of tax Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Unit-based compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Stock-based compensation APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition Repurchased shares for tax withholding Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation Shares repurchased under share buyback program Shares repurchased under share buyback program Shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program. Repurchased shares for share buyback program Stock Repurchase Program Amount Repurchased Dollar amount of stock repurchased under the stock repurchase program. Repurchased shares for tax withholding, shares Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation Distribution to non-controlling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Dividend paid Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Exercise of stock options and awards of restricted stock, shares Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Change in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at end of period Balance at end of period, shares Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Intercompany receivable Intercompany Receivable Intercompany Receivable Inventories Inventory, Net Derivative instruments Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Oil and natural gas properties, at cost, based on the full cost method of accounting Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Gross Midstream assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Other property, equipment and land Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross Accumulated depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Net property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Funds held in escrow Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Equity method investments Equity Method Investments Derivative instruments Investment in subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Deferred tax asset Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Investment in real estate, net Real Estate Investments, Net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable-trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Intercompany payable Intercompany Payable Intercompany Payable Accrued capital expenditures Accrued Capital Expenditures Accrued Capital Expenditures Other accrued liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Revenues and royalties payable Deferred Revenue, Current Derivative instruments Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Derivative instruments Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Natural gas liquid swaps - Mont Belvieu 2019 [Member] 2020 Waha Hub Natural Gas Double Up Swaps [Member] 2020 Waha Hub Natural Gas Double Up Swaps [Member] 2020 Three-Way Collars - WTI [Member] 2020 Three-Way Collars - WTI [Member] 2020 Three-Way Collars - WTI [Member] WTI Cushing Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] WTI Cushing Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] WTI Cushing Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2020 [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Volume (MMBtu) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Energy Measure Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Declaration Date Dividends Payable, Date Declared Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Net acres divested Net acres sold Net acres sold Proceeds from sale of net acreage Proceeds from sale of net acreage Proceeds from sale of net acreage Dividends declared per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Volume (Bbls) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume Fixed Swap Price (in dollars per bbl) Derivative, Swap Type, Fixed Price Short put price (per Bbl) Derivative, Sub Floor Price Sub floor rate on a price risk derivative. A receipt is triggered if the settlement price for any settlement period is less than the ceiling price to a maximum difference between the floor price and the sub floor price. Floor price (per Bbl) Derivative, Floor Price Ceiling price (per Bbl) Derivative, Cap Price Payments to Acquire Mineral Rights Payments to Acquire Mineral Rights Volume weighted average sales price per common unit Volume weighted average sales price per common unit Volume weighted average sales price per common unit for a 10-day trading period Value of pending acquisition Value of pending acquisition Value of pending acquisition Net acres acquired in pending acquisition Net acres acquired in pending acquisition Net acres acquired in pending acquisition Percentage of mineral acres operated by affiliate Percentage of mineral acres operated by affiliate Percentage of mineral acres operated by affiliate. Average net royalty interest after pending acquisition Average net royalty interest after pending acquisition Average net royalty interest after pending acquisition Combined Net Acreage After Close of Pending Acquisition Combined Net Acreage After Close of Pending Acquisition Combined Net Acreage After Close of Pending Acquisition Line of Credit Facility, Anticipated Increase (Decrease), Net Line of Credit Facility, Anticipated Increase (Decrease), Net Amount of anticipated increase (decrease) of the credit facility. Line of Credit Facility, Anticipated Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Anticipated Borrowing Capacity Amount of anticipated borrowing capacity under the credit facility. Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Date of Record Dividends Payable, Date of Record Derivative, Price Risk Option Strike Price Derivative, Price Risk Option Strike Price Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Oil and natural gas properties, amortization excluded Capitalized Costs of Unproved Properties Excluded from Amortization, Cumulative Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Shares Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Shares Outstanding Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Energen Corporation Acquisition [Member] Energen Corporation Acquisition [Member] Energen Corporation Acquisition [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Investment in real estate Payments to Acquire Real Estate and Real Estate Joint Ventures Tier One Acres to be Acquired Combined Tier One Acres After Close of Pending Acquisition Combined Tier One Acres After Close of Pending Acquisition Common Stock, Conversion Basis Common stock, per share conversion basis Common stock, per share conversion basis Number of shares issued to acquire leasehold interests and related assets Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Business Acquisition, Share Price Business Acquisition, Share Price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Business combination assets acquired oil and gas properties Business combination assets acquired oil and gas properties Business combination assets acquired oil and gas properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business combination assets acquired investment in real estate business combination assets acquired investment in real estate business combination assets acquired investment in real estate Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Business combination asset acquired postretirement benefit plan business combination asset acquired postretirement benefit plan business combination asset acquired postretirement benefit plan [Line Items] Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income from Operations Pro forma income (loss) from operations Amount before tax of pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] Investment [Table] Investment [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Investment [Line Items] Investment [Line Items] Cumulative effect due to the impact of adoption of ASU 2016.01 Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of netting offsets of derivative assets and liabilities Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments included in the consolidated balance sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of derivative contract gains and losses included in the consolidated statements of operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Aggregate principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Debt Instrument Percentage Eligible for Redemption Debt Instrument Percentage Eligible for Redemption Maximum amount of debt which is eligible to be redeemed during the specified redemption period. Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Additions to oil and natural gas properties Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Including Related Party Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Including Related Party Additions to midstream assets Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Equipment Purchase of other property, equipment and land Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets Acquisition of leasehold interests Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property Acquisition of mineral interests Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Funds held in escrow Increase (Decrease) in Deposit Assets Equity investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Intercompany transfers Intercompany Transfers, Investing Activities Intercompany Transfers, Investing Activities Investment in real estate Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowing under credit facility Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment under credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Proceeds from senior notes Proceeds from joint venture Proceeds from joint ventures Proceeds from joint ventures Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Public offering costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Contributions to subsidiaries Contributions to subsidiaries Contributions to subsidiaries Proceeds from Contributed Capital Proceeds from Contributed Capital Proceeds from public offerings Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Distributions from subsidiary Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates Dividends to stockholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Repurchased shares for tax withholding Repurchased shares for tax withholding Repurchased shares for tax withholding Repurchased as part of share buyback Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity Distributions to non-controlling interest Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Intercompany transfers Intercompany Transfers, Financing Activities Intercompany Transfers, Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Payments of Distributions to Parent Payments of Distributions to Parent Payments of Distributions to Parent Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Equity Based Compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Rattler MIdstream LP [Member] Rattler MIdstream LP [Member] Rattler MIdstream LP [Member] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Provision for deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Asset retirement obligation accretion Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Change in fair value of derivative instruments Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Gain on revaluation of investment (Gain) Loss on Revaluation of Investments (Gain) Loss on Revaluation of Investments Equity-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Loss on sale of assets, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued interest Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Income tax payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Revenues and royalties payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Drilling, completions and non-operated additions to oil and natural gas properties Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties Payments to add oil and natural gas properties infrastructure Payments to add oil and natural gas properties infrastructure Payments to add oil and natural gas properties infrastructure Acquisition of leasehold interests Funds held in escrow Equity investments Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility Debt issuance costs Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid, net of capitalized interest Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Change in accrued capital expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Capitalized stock-based compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized Asset retirement obligations acquired Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Acquired The increase in asset retirement obligations related to properties acquired. Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Change in fair value of open non-hedge derivative instruments Gain (loss) on settlement of non-hedge derivative instruments Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives Gain (loss) on derivative instruments Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Federal Income Tax Note [Table] Federal Income Tax Note [Table] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investments [Domain] Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items] Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Discrete income tax benefit recorded during the period related to equity-based compensation Discrete income tax benefit related to equity based compensation recorded during the period Discrete income tax benefit related to equity-based compensation recorded during the period. 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Other operating income Other Operating Income Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Lease operating expenses Operating Lease, Expense Production and ad valorem taxes Production Tax Expense Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of Goods and Services Sold Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization General and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Other operating expense Other Cost and Expense, Operating Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Income (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Gain on revaluation of investment Gain (Loss) on Investments Total other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to Diamondback Energy, Inc. 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