Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information Document | Aug. 08, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 07, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-32225 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0833098 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2828 N. Harwood, Suite 1300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75201 |
| City Area Code | 214 |
| Local Phone Number | 871-3555 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Limited Partner Units |
| Trading Symbol | HEP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS LP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001283140 |
| Amendment Flag | false |