| Document And Entity Information | Aug. 06, 2019 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 6, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000317540 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 0-9286 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 560950585 |
| 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 |
| Trading Symbol(s) | COKE |
