Document and Entity Information |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001308606 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2017 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Spirit Realty, L.P. | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SPIRIT REALTY, L.P. |