| Cover | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 13, 2020 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35245 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SRC Energy Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001413507 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-2835920 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1675 Broadway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80202 |
| City Area Code | 720 |
| Local Phone Number | 616-4300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock $.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SRCI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
