Cover
Mar. 10, 2022
Dec. 06, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Mar. 10, 2022  
Entity Registrant Name ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity File Number 001-36557  
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0105665  
Entity Address, Address Line One 4640 Trueman Boulevard,  
Entity Address, City or Town Hilliard,  
Entity Address, State or Province OH  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43026  
City Area Code 614  
Local Phone Number 658-0050  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security   Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol   WMS
Security Exchange Name   NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001604028  
Amendment Flag false