| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 23, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001604028 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 23, 2020 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-36557 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0105665 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4640 Trueman Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hilliard |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43026 |
| City Area Code | (614) |
| Local Phone Number | 658-0050 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | WMS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
