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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 24, 2025
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001782524
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 24, 2025
Entity Registrant Name Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 814-01332
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-2009506
Entity Address, Address Line One 1585 Broadway
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10036
City Area Code 1 (212)
Local Phone Number 761-4000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol MSDL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false