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Related Party Transactions (Leasing Agreements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Operating Leases, Rent Expense $ 8.8us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 6.4us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 6.2us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense  
Maximum [Member] | Western Refining, Inc. [Member] | Ground Lease and Access Agreements [Member]        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Operating Leases, Rent Expense       $ 0.1us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
/ us-gaap_RangeAxis
= us-gaap_MaximumMember
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAxis
= wnr_GroundLeaseandAccessAgreementsMember
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= wnr_WesternRefiningInc.Member