| Document and Entity Information | May 12, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000317540 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-9286 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-0950585 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4100 Coca-Cola Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28211 |
| City Area Code | (704) |
| Local Phone Number | 557-4400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | COKE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
