| Cover Document | Aug. 18, 2020 |
| Cover Page [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001158449 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 18, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. |
| Entity File Number | 001-16797 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-2049910 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2635 East Millbrook Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Raleigh |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27604 |
| City Area Code | 540 |
| Local Phone Number | 362-4911 |
| Trading Symbol | AAP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
