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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012
Feb. 22, 2013
Jul. 13, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Advance Auto Parts Inc    
Entity Central Index Key 0001158449    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 29, 2012    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   73,655,224  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status No    
Entity Public Float     $ 5,217,268,445