Cover
| Cover | Jun. 02, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 2, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0105665 |
| City Area Code | 614 |
| Local Phone Number | 658-0050 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | WMS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001604028 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-36557 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |