| Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information | May 01, 2020 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Phillips 66 Partners LP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36011 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-3899432 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2331 CityWest Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77042 |
| City Area Code | 855 |
| Local Phone Number | 283-9237 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Units, Representing Limited Partner Interests |
| Trading Symbol | PSXP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001572910 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
