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Document And Entity Information
Apr. 06, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Apr. 06, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0001782524
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 814-01332
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
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 212
Local Phone Number 761-4000
Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name Not Applicable
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol MSDL
Security Exchange Name NYSE