| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 11, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001158449 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 11, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-16797 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-2049910 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4200 Six Forks Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Raleigh |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27609 |
| City Area Code | (540) |
| Local Phone Number | 362-4911 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| 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 |
