Merger with Cole II - Schedule of Allocation of Consideration Paid (Details) (Cole II [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Jul. 17, 2013
Cole II [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Cole II shares outstanding (in shares) 208,570,007
Inverse of exchange ratio 0.5250
Equity interest (in shares) 109,499,254
Spirit Realty Capital share price (in dollars per share) $ 18.50
Consideration paid $ 2,025,737