Document and Entity Information |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Centennial Resource Development, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001658566 |
| Document Type | S-1 |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2016 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |