Document and Entity Information
Jan. 10, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jan. 10, 2022
Entity Registrant Name SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001308606
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 001-36004
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MD
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-1676382
Entity Address, Address Line One 2727 North Harwood Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75201
City Area Code (972)
Local Phone Number 476-1900
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $0.05 per share
Trading Symbol SRC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 6.000% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol SRC-A
Security Exchange Name NYSE