Share-Based Compensation (Details 6) (CVR Refining LP, CVR Refining Long Term Incentive Plan, Phantom Unit Appreciation Plan, USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
CVR Refining LP | CVR Refining Long Term Incentive Plan | Phantom Unit Appreciation Plan
Non-vested shares activity
Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	187,177
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(1,905)
Non-vested at the end of the period (in shares)	185,272
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 21.55
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 21.55
Non-vested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 21.55